Under siege, Sterigenics plans to leave Willowbrook site
By Jerry Nowicki Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer risk in the DuPage County area, said Monday it plans to “exit its ethylene oxide sterilization operations in Willowbrook.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, chronic exposure to ethylene oxide, used in some medical supply sterilization
Recycling hazardous waste helpful
Editor’s note: This article is written by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County recycling and education director Mary S. Allen, along with Kane County recycling coordinator Jennifer Jarland, both of whom are members of the Illinois Task Force for Recycling Contamination Solutions. The article is part of a year-long
Plant-based meat options increasing exponentially
First of three parts Ocean Robbins submitted the following article for the Food Revolution Network. “Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But, how do veggie burgers and fake meats stack up?
Naperville electric vehicle charging station rebates
The city government of Naperville is offering qualified residential and non-residential Naperville Electric Utility customers a $200 rebate for a Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging station installed for personal use or a $500 rebate for a Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging station installed for
Kane County’s Recycling collection event October 12
The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program one-day event will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at a new location, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Electronics and books will be accepted. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors,
Aurora GreenFest Parking Plan
The Aurora GreenFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 will be all about sustainability and living gently on the earth. Parking at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois, is limited and there is a parking plan which includes Aurora Township shuttle bus service to and from four
Aurora GreenFest to celebrate 10 years
Everyone can celebrate the 10th birthday of the Aurora GreenFest at noon Saturday, Sept. 28 with a green cake! The 10th annual GreenFest will be at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois, Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The GreenFest is free and accessible to all, including families. One
Bliss Woods, Sugar Grove, habitat restoration work day, Saturday, Sept. 28
A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28. Gathering and spreading seeds and cutting invasive brush will be on the agenda. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring tools. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality
Citizens United Board (CUB) volunteer Valley of the Fox Sierra Club guest speaker about solar
The Valley of the Fox Sierra Club invites everyone to its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia. Jessica Sierra, a volunteer for Citizens United Board (CUB), will give a presentation on solar. In Illinois, homeowners can cover up
Eagle Scout project: Add butterfly garden to Aurora Santori Library Garden
Matthew Bernardi is a senior at Metea Valley High School in Aurora and has been involved with Scouting since he was two years old. He strives to help everyone and to make our community and world better every day, and he thought hard about how to do that with his
Gallery 125 Sept. 14 at Sugar Grove Public Library
Gallery 125, in the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove, is pleased to announce a Fall show which will feature the works of photographers and naturalists from the Kane County Audubon Society. A variety of beautiful photographs which feature birds and wildlife, most local to the
Fox River painting’s reception Sept. 13
The final exhibition of Fox River paintings will open September 14 at Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street, Elgin, and there will be an opening reception Friday, Sept.13. The exhibit will be available during regular museum hours Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The final exhibit of the
Lets Go Green: Kane County Recycling event September 14
The next Kane County one-day recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for
Let’s Go Green! Solarize Chicagoland
Solarize Chicagoland-Solar Power Hour in Plainfield and Villa Park: Residents in Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Will Counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland. The next event will be in Villa Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 North Iowa
Kane County Recycling collection event Aug. 10
Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program will have a one-day collection event in St. Charles from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes and electronics and books will
Let’s Go Green! Kane County’s Recycling collection event
The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program will have a one-day collection event in St. Charles from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes and electronics and books will be accepted at this event.