Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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Foal of charm: Danada Equestrian Center welcomes new addition DukeJul 02, 2020 1:00 am - As quickly as he came into the world, he's won the affection of his attentive mother and their caretakers. The lanky spitfire likes to canter, sunbathe and nibble on his...
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Algae bloom reported at Herrick LakeJul 01, 2020 1:00 am - An active blue-green algae bloom was confirmed this week at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Such blooms can make pets, children and people with weak immune sys...
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Remove the Graue Mill dam? Public soon can weigh in on controversial proposalJun 25, 2020 5:28 am - A group working to improve DuPage County's rivers is preparing to take public comment on a controversial plan to remove the Graue Mill dam at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Br...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District's fleet ranked No. 1 small fleet in nationJun 23, 2020 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District's vehicle fleet was ranked No. 1 small fleet in the nation by Government Fleet magazine. Fleets are judged on being industry leaders ...
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Authorities investigating whether body found in river is missing West Chicago womanMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - Authorities are investigating whether a body recovered Wednesday morning is that of a missing West Chicago woman who fell into a river earlier this month in Winfield. Fo...
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Search continues for woman who fell into a river in WinfieldMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - The search is continuing for a missing West Chicago woman with autism who was swept away by the West Branch of the DuPage River last Friday in Winfield. Anna DeJong, 18,...
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DuPage offering free wood chipsMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - Homeowners can pick up free wood chips while supplies last and as weather permits from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 6 and 13, at the Forest Preserve District of DuPa...
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'Dynamic pricing' means higher fees at some golf coursesMay 08, 2020 5:30 am - Golfers have been flocking back to suburban courses after they were allowed to reopen last week, which means rates have nearly doubled in some places that operate with “...
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DuPage forest preserve revenue declining due to COVID-19May 05, 2020 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has cut back on seasonal hiring and could dip into reserves because of lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the ...
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DuPage Forest preserve police seeking new accreditationApr 30, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District's police department is hosting an assessment May 13 and 14 in an effort to renew its accreditation with the Commission on Accreditati...