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Hey, Kane County! It's Time to Empty Your Swimming Pool!

Hey, Kane County! It’s Time to Empty Your Swimming Pool!

October 16, 2015
Environment, Fall 2015, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources

The colder temperatures are sneaking in and the leaves are starting to fall. For some residents, these are the necessary reminders that summer fun is…

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12 Events That Raise Awareness in OAKtober

12 Events That Raise Awareness in OAKtober

October 14, 2015
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Environment, Events, Fall 2015, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Quality of Life

On Oct. 13, the Kane County Board followed the lead of Gov. Bruce Rauner by proclaiming the month of October Oak Awareness Month. The resolution…

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Guess What? A Number in a Triangle Does NOT Mean It's Recyclable

Guess What? A Number in a Triangle Does NOT Mean It’s Recyclable

October 5, 2015
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Environment, Government, Recycling

Editor’s Note: I think this is one of Jennifer Jarland’s best recycling tips yet, because it addresses the elephant in the room. (See illustration, above.)…

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Geneva, Elgin Ace Hardware Stores Recycling Old Mercury Thermostats

Geneva, Elgin Ace Hardware Stores Recycling Old Mercury Thermostats

October 5, 2015
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Business, Environment, Government, Recycling

It’s a little odd, maybe, that a lot of the icons for temperature in this digital age still involve a mercury thermometer. If there’s heat…

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Fermilab's Historic Prairie Restoration Celebrates 40th Year in Kane County

Fermilab’s Historic Prairie Restoration Celebrates 40th Year in Kane County

October 1, 2015
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Environment, Events, Government, History, Nature, Weekend

Did you know that Kane County is the home of the what was once the largest prairie restoration project on Earth? It’s true, and right…

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Mill Creek's New Trash, Recycling Contract Has 3 Levels of Service, Saves Money

Mill Creek’s New Trash, Recycling Contract Has 3 Levels of Service, Saves Money

September 25, 2015
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Environment, Government, Mill Creek, Recycling

Mill Creek’s new trash and recycling contract begins Nov. 1, 2015, with a menu of three levels of services from which residents can choose. This…

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A Lovely Day to Celebrate the Fox

A Lovely Day to Celebrate the Fox

September 24, 2015
Environment, Events, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

Last weekend, the village of Algonquin held the eighth annual “It’s Our River Day” celebration and clean-up at downtown Cornish Park.  It was a lovely Saturday…

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Aurora Opens 'Art in City Hall' Fall Exhibit Featuring 11 Area Artists

Aurora Opens ‘Art in City Hall’ Fall Exhibit Featuring 11 Area Artists

September 21, 2015
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Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Environment, Events, Weekend

In its ongoing effort to support and promote the arts, the city of Aurora has assembled the works of 11 Aurora-area artists for its 2015…

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50 Million Tons of Electronics Waste — How We're Keeping Our Share Out of Landfills

50 Million Tons of Electronics Waste — How We’re Keeping Our Share Out of Landfills

September 17, 2015
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Environment, Government, Jennifer Jarland!, Recycling

This is the fifth and final installment of a five-part series on Kane County’s recently updated Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan, which includes…

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Big Event Saturday? CASA Kane County's Fox Valley Kids Marathon

Big Event Saturday? CASA Kane County’s Fox Valley Kids Marathon

September 17, 2015
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Environment, Nonprofits, Sports, Weekend, Youth

There’s a ton of stuff going on in Kane County this weekend, but maybe none more fun, rewarding or full of joy as CASA Kane…

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