Jonj Duerr News Today

Jon J. Duerr, namesake of South Elgin forest preserve, dies Conservationist Jon J. Duerr, for whom a South Elgin forest preserve was named, died Feb. 13 at the age of 81. Duerr served in various roles for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County over 19 years, including assistant superintendent, superintendent, director of field services and, from October 2002 through June 2004, executive ...

Jon J. Duerr, who led the Kane County Forest Preserve District to success in open space preservation, died Tuesday in hospice care for cancer at his home in St. Charles. He was 81. Duerr served vario...

When is fire a good thing? When its a carefully controlled, prescribed burn in your local Kane County forest preserves!

If you’ve ever wondered what life would have been like living or fighting in German-occupied France during World War II, the train rides offered by the Fox River Trolley Museum "Rails to Victory" offer a small taste.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, participants will learn basic bird identification skills during the series.

Illinois has many waterfalls that are known by the locals, but 'Only In Your State' has put together a road map for you to be able to visit them all. If you love nature it's time to check out these great spots.

The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve bridge, located between Scott Avenue and Silver Glen Road in South Elgin, will be closed for repairs, Oct. 31 to Nov. 4.

The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve in St. Charles Township will receive a $400,000 state grant toward the Kane County Forest Preserves $1.24 million plan to upgrade the preserves amenities, officials announced in a news release.

A record number of American white pelicans were seen by Kane County Audubon members. And thats just the start of the good news for suburban birders, who say this spring has brought increased sightings of comorants, red-bellied woodpeckers, a white-breasted nuthatches and other species.