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Forest preserve partners with Army Corps for $15 million restoration of Dutch GapDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - A large tract of public land near Antioch will be taken out of farming and restored to its natural state to improve water quality, alleviate flooding and enhance the hab...
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New brownie-inspired cookie joins favorites in annual Girl Scout Cookie saleDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana kicked off cookie season Dec. 15. Local Girl Scouts remain dedicated to giving back to communities through the G...
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Poinsettias add a rainbow of color options to holiday decorDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their bright red blooms, poinsettias are a holiday tradition, but buyers don't have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with ...
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Low-maintenance, winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on givingDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different spec...
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The New Year Offers New Hope for Paying Down Personal DebtDec 14, 2021 10:00 pm - As consumers bid goodbye to 2021, the new year also presents the perfect opportunity to begin paying off accumulated personal debt. But simply resolving on January 1 to ...
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Great Lakes Credit Union collection benefits Toys for TotsDec 13, 2021 10:00 pm - Great Lakes Credit Union is celebrating the season of giving by donating hundreds of toys to children in need in the Northern Illinois. From Nov. 5 through Dec. 2, GLCU...
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Suburban Mosaic: Retired Harper educator teaches how to be more inclusiveDec 13, 2021 4:30 am - After 30 years of teaching students with disabilities, Pascuala Herrera wanted to share with other educators her experience and knowledge about making classrooms and com...
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Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing actDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - After this year's summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought co...
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The missing link: Tunnel under Route 45 ready to connect northern Lake County forest preservesDec 08, 2021 4:30 am - A tunnel for hikers, bikers and equestrians beneath Route 45 near Miller Road in northern Lake County is expected to open before the holidays. The $4.8 million project c...
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Golf profits, beer garden, other revenue rebounds boost Lake County forest district's financesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Golf remained hot for the Lake County Forest Preserve District this season and other facilities rebounded from big losses in 2020 with the help of a new attraction that ...