Environment

The European Mantis

Good Natured: The European Mantis

“That's me in the cornerThat's me in the spot-lightLosing my religion…...
Credit/ University of Nebraska

Free Agrichemical Container Recycling August 3 and Residential-Use Pesticide Container Recycling Tips

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is sponsoring its annual agric...
Bill Poss of Aurora shows some of the items he will auction off during the Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center online auction July 26-27.  The iconic Aurora establishment closed after 41 years in business.  Photo by Al Benson

Get a Slice of History During Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center Online Auction

​Loyal patrons and fans of the iconic Luigi's Pizza and Fun Cente...
Illinois Monarch Project

Roadside Mowing Underway to Help Grow, Protect Pollinator Habitat

Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around heavy vehicles...
Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as "high" community COVID-19 level.

Kane County COVID-19 Community Level Returns to "High"

Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as “high"...
The 10-day Intelligentsia Cup racing series kicks off Friday, July 22 in West Dundee.

Intelligentsia Cup Pro Racing Series Kicks Off in West Dundee July 22

Professional cyclists from across the world will converge on West...
With assistance from wildlife biologists from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, American kestrel chicks in the Kane County nest box program are weighed, measured and banded.       Photo credit:  John Heneghan

Good Natured: The American Kestrel- Part II

After last week's column on American kestrels, a few folks contacted m...
Culex mosquito

First Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus Reported in Montgomery

The Kane County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquitoes...
A $400,000 state grant will allow Presidential Park in Algonquin to build a new playground, challenge course and open-air pavillion.

Algonquin Receives $400,000 State Grant For Presidential Park

​Presidential Park in the Village of Algonquin will get a major faceli...
Kane County Board Member Mavis Bates, chair of the Board's Energy and Environmental Committee, holds the EPA Green Power certificate during this week's Board meeting.

Kane County Receives National Award for Use of Green Power

​Kane County has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the Envir...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...