Environment

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring ePaint’s Mission to Turn Old Paint Into New Possibilities
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...

More Kane County ZIP Codes Identified as High Risk for Pediatric Lead Poisoning
On July 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released an...

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs
Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...

Kane County Health Department: Safeguarding Food at Seasonal Events
As summer brings festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor celebrations...

Patrolling the Preserves - Kane County Mounted Rangers
For over 40 years, the Kane County Mounted Rangers have volunteered t...

Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County
When temperatures soar, cooling centers across Kane County offer a saf...

Controlling Cattails -- Kane County Forest Preserve District to Control Invasive Hybrid Cattail Across Six Preserves
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County Commission has appro...

Growing for Kane - Blacksmith Acres, Feeds the Soil and Community
Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...

Growing in Kane: Charity Blooms – Feeding Families, Cultivating Community
Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants ...

Kane County Offers Rent and Utility Help to Prevent Homelessness
Kane County residents who are behind on rent or utilities and at risk...

New Series: Spotlight on Kane County Farms and the Food & Farm Resiliency Grant
Kane County Connects is launching a new series spotlighting local fa...

Kane County Housing Needs Survey - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County
Kane County is developing a plan to improve access to affordable and i...