Marni Pyke
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One slow step for turtle …Nov 01, 2021 12:35 pm - It's easy to understand why Dan Thompson may be suffering from a slight case of empty nest syndrome. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District ecologist said goodbye to...
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Two tiger cubs hurt at Brookfield ZooNov 01, 2021 11:00 am - Brookfield Zoo officials said today they are investigating the circumstances surrounding injuries to two baby Amur tigers. Zoo staff members believe one of the 4-month-o...
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Mastodon Camp will return with a vengeance next yearNov 01, 2021 11:04 am - The DuPage County Forest Preserve District anticipates a mammoth expansion of its popular Mastodon Camp next year. The district partnered with Chicago's Field...
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Edward Hospital's pitch has familiar ringNov 01, 2021 10:55 am - It's an experience that's become all too familiar. Edward Hospital administrators and supporters lay out their case to build a second facility in Plainfield before Illin...
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Court clerk next in line to plead caseNov 01, 2021 10:56 am - Another top DuPage County official is expected to offer strong arguments today against budget cuts. Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas will appear before the county's...
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Edward Hospital pushes for Plainfield facility, againNov 01, 2021 10:45 am - It's an experience that's become all too familiar. Edward Hospital administrators and supporters lay out their case to build a second facility in Plainfield before Illin...
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New stormwater fees would trickle down to everyoneNov 01, 2021 10:32 am - Turbulent weather is in the forecast for DuPage County leaders studying whether to create a new way to pay for flood control. The county's stormwater program is funded m...
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Environmental programs up on the chopping blockNov 01, 2021 10:20 am - Preliminary budget talks in DuPage County indicate cuts may be looming for several environmental programs. County leaders still are pinning their hopes on a major revenu...
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Snakes in suburbs have officials hoppingOct 31, 2021 9:50 pm - This is not some bogus story about a 6-foot-long boa constrictor found in a Warrenville forest preserve. It's a Boagus story. DuPage County Forest Preserve District rang...
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Panel likes affordable housing planOct 31, 2021 9:50 pm - While many working families are hard-pressed to find an affordable home in DuPage County, there's hope in sight for 16 households. DuPage County's development committee ...