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DuPage forest preserve golf courses under scrutiny by candidates

3 targeted by forest preserve candidates

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Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale is one of three owned by the DuPage Forest Preserve District, where candidates are debating the courses' future.

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The future of Oak Meadows Golf Course in Addison is being debated by DuPage Forest Preserve District candidates, some of whom say the district should not be in the golf course business.

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Less than a decade ago, the DuPage County Forest Preserve District was looking to expand its golf empire. Now some are suggesting it might be time to consider ending golfing operations at the three existing courses and let the land be used only as open space.