Wadsworth Lifestyle
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Fort Sheridan: A forest preserve with history and a viewSep 20, 2019 6:00 am - When renowned landscape designer O.C. Simonds (1855-1931) conceived plans for the Fort Sheridan Army base about 130 years ago, he meticulously merged military needs with...
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Why your access to the heart of Volo Bog is likely to remain closed awhileSep 16, 2019 5:30 am - While most of the Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside remains open and accessible for public exploration and other activities, its namesake feature is off limits an...
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Constable: John F. Cuneo Jr., last of land barons, leaves legacy of charity, developmentSep 10, 2019 5:30 am - The seeds of modern suburbia were planted in 1937 when wealthy gentleman farmer John F. Cuneo Sr. bought his palatial estate in Vernon Hills and grew his Hawthorn Mellod...
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You can help shape the future of Lake County's largest forest preserveSep 09, 2019 5:30 am - Beginning with the first land acquisition in 1968, the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda has evolved into the largest preserve in a system that prides itself on goo...
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Go Orange & Get Social for Hunger Action MonthSep 08, 2019 11:00 pm - To further its mission of helping bring awareness of hunger, Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again participating in and hosting several events and initiatives throug...
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Global warming is hurting the Earth, but there is good newsSep 06, 2019 6:00 am - Hello, and welcome to Here's the Scoop — the new version of Kids Ink. My own innate curiosity about our world — from plants and animals to humans, technology and even th...
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Lake County Forest Preserves offer field trips, education opportunities for Scouts, studentsSep 05, 2019 8:00 am - Exploring massive mammals that lived in Lake County during the last Ice Age, discovering why animals play dead, identifying different species of plants and trees, and le...
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Constable: Military sexual trauma a 'bullet wound to heart'Sep 05, 2019 5:00 am - Thirteen members of the U.S. military were killed in combat in 2018. That same year a record 325 active military members died by suicide. For those who do their duty, se...
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Ruck March for veterans Sept. 7 in Lake VillaAug 30, 2019 1:00 am - The third annual 22K Ruck March of Lake County walk/run to raise awareness for military and veteran suicides will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at Daisy...
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Twilight Shuffle 5K in Libertyville canceled; poor transition to new event leader citedAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - Hundreds of runners will be detoured this weekend as the popular Twilight Shuffle 5K in downtown Libertyville goes on hiatus. Scheduling and logistic issues derailed the...