📰 Jonj Duerr News
Jonj Duerr News Today
Fast, Ad-Free News Updates
Stay updated with breaking news from Jonj Duerr. Real-time updates on events, politics, business and more.
February 20, 2024
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 ...
February 16, 2024
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...
November 7, 2023
When is fire a good thing? When its a carefully controlled, prescribed burn in your local Kane County forest preserves!
June 1, 2023
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.
May 12, 2023
Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, participants will learn basic bird identification skills during the series.
February 13, 2023
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.
November 1, 2022
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.
July 15, 2022
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.
July 12, 2022
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.