Articles filed under Outdoors
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Ice fishing tournament near Warrenville rescheduled to Feb. 12Jan 03, 2022 12:00 am - Due to unfavorable ice conditions, the DuPage Forest Preserve District has rescheduled its annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12. The t...
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Opportunities remain for open water fishingDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - Normally, the idea of fishing around the holiday season would be more focused on ice fishing. In this historically mild December, however, we have only seen some trace s...
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'Tis the season of chores for anglersDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - To be a dedicated angler, or at least one that doesn't have to constantly worry about the performance of their equipment, preparation and maintenance are paramount. As ...
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Constable: Barrington teen in rare air going for World Cup of Indoor SkydivingDec 04, 2021 12:00 am - Buffeted by hurricane-strength wind, 15-year-old Gigi Keuer of Barrington is flung from one side of the chamber to another, her petite frame spinning, flipping end over ...
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Perch fishing heating up in Lake MichiganNov 23, 2021 12:00 am - Trees are being lit, stockings are being hung, and yellow perch are slowly starting to move into the harbors along Lake Michigan. The most wonderful time of the year is ...
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New retiree from Roselle goes on first fishing trip in 50 years and catches a 52-inch muskieNov 22, 2021 10:00 pm - Recently retired from the post office, longtime Roselle resident Ross Elke went on his first fishing trip in almost 50 years with his brother Roger and friend Larry Sori...
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Constable: What happens when an anti-gunner like me still has guns in the familyNov 18, 2021 4:20 am - As a longtime advocate of gun-free homes, I find myself in a predicament Wednesday that has me driving to Des Plaines and packing heat. My gun is a Remington 11-48 semi-...
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Wauconda Park District buying marina to preserve public access to Bangs LakeNov 15, 2021 12:00 am - The Wauconda Park District plans to buy a marina and related amenities on the south side of Bangs Lake for $1.7 million in a move intended protect future public access. ...
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Structure is key to late fall fishingNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - There is a common refrain you will hear among anglers throughout the year that takes on a little more importance as we get into the late fall: To find fish, you need to ...
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Constable: Wayne fox hunt features pageantry, etiquette and no bloodNov 06, 2021 1:00 am - The first rule of the Wayne-DuPage Hunt club is don't make assumptions about the hunt club members. Yes, they appear to be a large group on horseback with a pack of bark...