Category: Environment

Environment Opinion

Reader’s Voice: EPA’s endangerment finding needs to stay

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March 18, 2025Dear editor; The Donald Trump administration’s proposal to reconsider the EPA’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science, and a huge step backward for climate action. This decision isn’t just about politics—it puts our health, environment, and future on the line. The endangerment finding, established in 2009, is based on...

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Oswego Paper Shredding April 5

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The Oswego Police Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (OCPAAA) and Rotary Club of Oswego will offer a free shredding service from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5, at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Drive. Three boxes filled with paper will be accepted, per vehicle, until the shred...

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Reader’s Voice: Bird Flu terrible, as is factory farming

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February 6, 2025Dear editor; The sight of ducks, crows, and other birds dying along Lake Michigan’s shores due to bird flu is a grim reminder of how our food choices harm animals. On filthy factory farms, thousands of stressed chickens are crammed together, providing ideal breeding grounds for pathogens because...

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Electronics and More recycling in Geneva Jan. 18

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Kane County government and eWorks will accept electronics, clothing and textiles, books, paper, and documents for shredding 602 Commons Drive (Randall Road entrance), Geneva, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18​. There is a fee The standard County fee of $25 for TVs and monitors less than 21...

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St. Charles Polar-Palooza Jan. 18

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Shake off the winter chill and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the debut of Polar-Palooza, a family-friendly winter festival designed to celebrate nature, community and our centennial anniversary, Join us from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street,...

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Spanish farmers visit U.S. to share vision of better farming

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Crystal Johnson, deputy executive director of Just Food, of The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, based in Batavia, was the tour-guide for two farmers from Spain visiting the Fox Valley December 12 and 13. The farmers Javier Fatas and Luis Perez- Portillo came to the U.S. at the...

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Reader’s Voice: Biden must shut down the Dakota Pipeline

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December 19, 2024Dear editor; With just one month left before Donald Trump returns to the White House, we are running out of time to lock in protections for our climate and communities. One critical action president Joe Biden can take right now is to permanently shut down the Dakota Access...

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State electric vehicle chargers in Joliet, many more to come

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By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com With nearly half a million dollars of state funding, a new electric vehicle charging station opened in Joliet on Monday. It is the first of hundreds of charging stations set to be installed over the next 18 months as part of a state-funded grant program....

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Naperville pumpkin composting, success

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Four-hundred and two families participated in the Naperville Park District’s annual Pumpkin Smash at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots November 9. Volunteers counted and weighed jack-o-lanterns and decorative pumpkins from Halloween while families enjoyed smashing and composting them into the garden’s soil. Composting pumpkins is a great way to...

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Kane County bird watching walks

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to a winter series of engaging bird watching walks, where participants can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while discovering the diverse birdlife inhabiting our forest preserves. Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, these walks will cover essential...

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Knoch Knolls Nature Center Amazing Owls Nov. 23, 25-27

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The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and...

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Aurora’s second annual Pumpkin Smash Nov. 2:

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The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be partners with University of Illinois Extension and SCARCE for Aurora’s second annual Pumpkin Smash 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1100 Jericho Road, Aurora. Anyone interested can come to smash and recycle pumpkins to decrease...

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Reader’s Voice: Kane County Forest land referendum

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October 16, 2024Dear editor; Kane County is blessed with a rich tapestry of forest preserves that encompass more than 23,000 acres. These public lands enrich our quality of life and provide outdoor recreation areas for citizens to relax, unplug, and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of nature. These...

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Reader’s Voice: Vote yes, Kane forest land referendum

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October 17, 2024Dear editor; I am writing in support of the Kane County Forest Preserve Land Preservation and Preserve Improvement referendum November 5. It wasn’t that long ago this area was more rural and less developed. The widespread congestion we have now is a stark reminder of the rapid changes...

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Reader’s Voice: Clean Kane County, support referendum

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October 10, 2024Dear editor; When I moved to Kane County in 1965, the Fox River and many nearby creeks were so polluted, we were cautioned not to eat the fish. After significant efforts clean up water pollution, starting in the 1970s, the Fox River is much cleaner now. Few resources...

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Reader’s Voice: Climate needs more attention in election

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October 10, 2024Dear editor; As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more...

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Naperville’s expands composting program, two new sites

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The City of Naperville government is a partner with Groot Industries to expand the City’s composting program by adding two residential drop-off locations at the CNG Station at 1720 Jefferson Avenue and the City-owned parking lot at 91st Street and Wolf’s Crossing Road. Starting Monday, Oct. 7, each location will...

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Aurora Free Electronics Recycling Sept. 21

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The City of Aurora will be host to a Free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, 1090 N. Route 59. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required at www.aurora-il.org/electronics2024. Due to the...

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