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Settler's Hill redevelopment talk gearing up againMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Progress toward redeveloping the Settler's Hill landfill has been slow and quiet as of late, but the first phase is gaining some momentum. That phase will be the installation of trails and a cross country track on a major portion of the old landfill.
Sugar Grove, Aurora, Kane parks agencies get state grants May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Sugar Grove Park District is getting $400,000 from the state toward the development of a park near Harter Middle School, the governor's office announced Monday. The Fox Valley Park District is also getting money for redevelopment of Jericho Lake, and the Kane County Forest Preserve District is receiving a grant for the Brunner Family Forest Preserve.
Kane County law librarian loved to help others May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Adella N. Wolff, a lifelong Elgin resident, former Kane County law librarian and wife of the former county board chairman Paul Wolff, has died at 93. Mrs. Wolff is described by friends and colleagues as a patient, friendly woman who was self taught in library administration. Visitation is Thursday.
Look, but stay back from great horned owl baby Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
People are thrilled to spy a baby great horned owl in the woods at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, but some were trying to get a little too close. Forest preserve officials have roped off an area near the Japanese Garden.
Spring beauty wildflowers live up to their nameApr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
There are some things in life that you just have to see for yourself. Photographs are pretty, but they're not as good as being there. Spring beauty, one of the first wildflowers to bloom in spring, is one of the world's wonders that you have to see "for real."
Elgin council OKs plan to split land between agencies Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
In just over a month or so, the former Fox River Country Day School property is expected to be divvied up among the city of Elgin, the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation and the Kane County Forest Preserve District.
Soft maples deserve respect, too Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Sugar maples and black maples are the attention-getters of the maple family. But there are two other types of maples in our area that are not so blessed with glamour and charm. These are the soft maples — silver maple and boxelder. They get no accolades, and they're often overlooked.
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in 2011 Geneva dam drowning Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of a Naperville man who drowned in August 2011 trying to save his girlfriend's child from the boil created by the Geneva Dam on the Fox River. The attorney for William Suchy, brother of the late Randy Suchy, promised an appeal.
Maple trees offer more than just syrup Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
‘Tis the season to think maple. Granted, this is not Vermont, it’s Illinois. Nor is it autumn, it’s winter. But our native Illinois maple trees are noteworthy, especially now, when the sap is rising and maple trees bring the promise of spring.
Fabyan preserve bridge won’t be saved, may not be replaced Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Though not all officials are happy that there is no clear plan for what will follow, the 100-year old portion of the bridge that connects the east and west sides of the Fabyan Forest Preserve will be demolished. And odds are it won't be replaced because that would cost millions of dollars the forest preserve doesn't have, officials said. Some how, opponents are now on board with the plan.
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.