Kim Mikus
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A research visit turns into exhibit opportunity at Dunn MuseumJan 09, 2020 5:00 am - Traditional Native American artists Pat Kruse and Terri Hom visited the Dunn Museum in Libertyville 16 months ago to research a birchbark cradle in the museum's collecti...
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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How Influential Women in Business face challenges in a male-dominated worldDec 16, 2019 12:00 am - While women continue to climb to reach top leadership positions in business, the progress is slow, experts say. Women continue to be underrepresented at every level, ac...
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Historic collections at Dunn Museum in Libertyville tell Lake County's storyDec 05, 2019 5:00 am - Many from Lake County have vivid memories of visiting Glen Rock Beverage Company in Waukegan, before a party or family gathering, to fill up a wooden case with an assort...
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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20 facts to help you enjoy the Lake County Forest PreservesNov 07, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Having a year under my belt at the Lake County Forest Preserves, I continue to learn something new every day about the 64 sites...
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What a restoration ecologist does at the Lake County Forest PreservesOct 24, 2019 6:00 am - An interview with Matt Ueltzen, a restoration ecologist at the Lake County Forest Preserves. Hometown: Oak Park Residence: Chicago Q: Tell us a little bit about your rol...
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What a restoration ecologist does at the Lake County Forest PreservesOct 24, 2019 6:00 am - By Kim Mikus Daily Herald Correspondent An interview with Matt Ueltzen, a restoration ecologist at the Lake County Forest Preserves. Hometown: Oak Park Residence: Chicag...
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How a serial entrepreneur is growing the coworking conceptOct 18, 2019 1:00 am - While coworking space is growing in popularity, it is not all created to operate the same way. For Sue Reardon, it's all about community and that has been the driving fa...
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How to keep your retirement money safeOct 07, 2019 11:00 pm - The landscape of retirement has changed. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all financial planning. Today's older adults are active and energetic while technology has ch...