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100-year-old bridge in Fabyan could be torn down Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
he western portion of the bridge that spans the Fox River in the Fabyan Forest Preserve has foundation cracks. The bridge may be up to 100 years old. Kane County Forest Preserve Commissioners are leaning toward tearing that section of the bridge down and coupling that with improvements to the causeway it spans to improve the hydrology of the Fox River. But not everyone is pleased with potentially losing the old bridge.
Forest preserve opens new nature center in St. Charles Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The new Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles opens to the public Monday, Feb. 4. The welcome sign is up, and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County hopes you’ll stop in.
Kane forest preserve might seek more cash, in 2016Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County Forest Preserve District hasn't quite spent all the money from its last successful property acquisition referendum, but officials said they are eyeing 2016 or 2017 for another ballot question. By then the $30 million from the last referendum will be gone and the tax levy would drop unless voters approve more taxes for additional open space purchases.
Naturalist to lead night hike at Dick Young preserve Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
See the beauty of the evening woods in winter at Dick Young Forest Preserve from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Forest Preserve District of Kane County Naturalist Barb McKittrick will lead a group through the popular Batavia preserve on this special, night hike.
Volunteers sought for Fabyan East forest restorationJan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
On Saturday, Jan. 17, join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County in a restoration workday from 9 a.m. to noon at Fabyan East Forest Preserve in Geneva. Staff and volunteers are going to begin the first phase of removing nonnative, invasive brush as well as remove any litter throughout the old woodland.
Museums to share $15M in state money Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Public museums in Illinois, including several suburban venues, will share $15 million in state money for facility improvements and new exhibits. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the funding on Thursday. His office says it will create more than 370 jobs.
What are the ethics of collecting plants and wildlife Jan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
This month, a familiar question came up about collecting in forest preserves. A visitor to the nature center had read that some native plants could be used as medicine, and wondered where he could get some of these plants. The answer? Not in the forest preserves.
Suspect in 2010 Aurora attack wants DNA disallowed Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The defense attorney for a man accused of attacking a woman in 2010 at garden plots in Aurora wants a judge to ban DNA evidence from the case. Tyrone Young was being questioned for a 2010 attack in a women's washroom at a hardware store when police tried to question him about the garden plot attack. He refused, but police still took a DNA swab from his cheek, thus violating his rights, his attorney argues.
Winter solstice in the suburbs: How, why and where to celebrateDec 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The winter solstice on Dec. 21 is a date of celebration, when people of different religions and walks of life come together to observe the shortest day of sunlight and welcome back the sun. This also marks the first day of winter. A variety of events are being held throughout the suburbs to celebrate the solstice and the return of the sun.
Hoscheit re-elected Kane County Forest Preserve president Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County Forest Preserve commissioners re-elected John Hoscheit as district president Tuesday. Commissioners praised Hoscheit as a leader that keeps the district working as a team. Hoscheit recapped the successes in his preceding term and pledged to make Brunner Forest Preserve the best in the district as well as maintain a good public image.
Readers asked, Valerie Blaine answers Dec 8, 2012 12:00 AM
People ask the darndest things. When someone sees the forest preserve district patch on my sleeve, it seems I'm fair game for just about any question — and there are some doozies. "Do you have to rake all these leaves?" "How many coyotes are in the preserves?" "What's the name of that bird that's blue, kind of small, you know — the one that sings a lot?"
Bird-watching program at Fermilab accesses normally off-limits areas Dec 8, 2012 12:00 AM
"Woodpeckers in Winter," a nature program held Saturday morning at Fermilab in Batavia, was led by naturalist and bird-watching expert Jack Pomatto. The group, which comprised 19 people, caught sight of a red-bellied woodpecker and a downy woodpecker, and got a quick look at a northern flicker.
Preserving nature, helping veterans Dec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia, Saturday, Dec. 8, for a day of conservation, recreation and patriotism. Volunteers and veterans are needed to support the work of the Veterans Conservation Corps of Chicagoland.
Kane forest preserve increases levy for operations, lowers levy for debtDec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
In their final action, the outgoing Kane County Forest Preserve District commission approved a new tax levy Monday morning. While the overall levy is lower, the actual levy for operations will increase. It's that fact that had a couple commissioners voting against the levy while calling it a tax increase.
Bevy of issues await new Kane County Board Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
The new Kane County Board won't just have to suffer through a learning curve and adjust to new leadership. There are also several big issues, some with big price tags, looming for the new board.
A look at the history of Tekakwitha Woods Nov 10, 2012 12:00 AM
In mid-November the naturalist staff of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will move from Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center to the District's new Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. Moving is a reflective, if not hectic, time. As I've been filling and stacking boxes, I have frequently paused and look out into the autumn woods. There's a lot of history here.
Bow hunting cruel population control Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
An Aurora letter to the editor: It is very distressing that the Kane County Forest Preserve has decided to allow the cruel bow hunting of deer in order to attempt to control their population instead of using more effective, nonlethal methods.
Saints Challenge 5K offers ‘reality check’ this yearNov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Cross country runners from St. Charles East High School know what "reality check" means. This year, other runners will have a chance to experience it when the 34th annual Saints Cross Country Challenge 5K returns to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Stop bowhunting in Kane preserves Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM
A Gilberts letter to the editor: Please contact the Kane County Forest Preserve officials and demand a stop to this plan of turning our peaceful forest preserves into places where arrows fly and our deer are heartlessly killed or maimed.
Deer hunting in Kane not what we want Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
A Carpentersville letter to the editor: It has come to my attention that the Kane County Board has approved bow hunting of deer in our forest preserves. I'm very disappointed with this decision. How could they pass something that many believe to be inhumane and may present multiple safety hazards for people in this community?