Jeff Reiter
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Local nonprofits decorate trees at Cantigny's McCormick MuseumNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - Seven "Community Trees," each decorated for Christmas by a local nonprofit organization, will go on display Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantig...
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Cantigny Park appoints visitor services directorNov 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Cantigny Park, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, announced the appointment of Magan Ascher as director of visitor services. The appointment was effective Nov. ...
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Cantigny announces 5K resultsNov 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Christopher Zielinski captured first place at the Cantigny 5K with a time of 16:59.37. The 39-year-old from Plainfield averaged 5:29 minutes per mile. The Cantigny 5K, r...
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Cantigny 5K benefits homeless veteransOct 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Runners of all ages can raise money to benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans during the 11th annual Cantigny 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 1. The race steps ...
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Carolina wrens appearing with increasing frequency in area yardsOct 19, 2014 6:00 am - It's been a strange year in my backyard. A few months ago I told you about the peanut-eating robin. That was just weird. Also notable, in a different kind of way, was t...
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Why birding is the best hobbySep 30, 2014 5:30 am - An email arriving in my birding mailbox last month had a certain air about it. The subject line read, “A Few Highlights from the Calumet Sewage Ponds.” Is this a great h...
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Even 'common' birds are worth watchingAug 25, 2014 1:01 am - Even 'common' backyard birds are worth watching
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Hackmatack refuge gives birders a chance to explore new territoryJul 28, 2014 11:01 am - New wildlife refuge on Illinois-Wisconsin border a real gem for local birders
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Dogs get their day at Cantigny Park on Aug. 2Jul 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park will play host to its sixth annual Dog Days festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. It's the one day each year ...
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Cantigny celebrates McCormick Day with free activities for publicJul 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park will celebrate the birthday of its benefactor, Col. Robert R. McCormick, with activities and demonstrations for all ages from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wedn...