Articles filed under Outdoors
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Search for eagles along the Fox River at Jan. 21 eventJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the McHenry, Algonquin and Carpentersville dams on the Fox River, and at the Williams Bay boat l...
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Snowmobile safety education course Jan. 14 in Lake VillaJan 02, 2023 12:00 am - A snowmobile safety education course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14, at the Lake County Forest Preserve District's operations and public safety buil...
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Get ready for a flurry of winter fun at DuPage County Forest PreservesDec 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Embrace winter with a flurry of outdoor fun in the DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter. Snow tubing ...
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Walk with a naturalist Friday at Volo BogNov 17, 2022 12:00 am - Walk with a naturalist Friday at Volo Bog State Natural Are, 28478 Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The walk on the Tamarack View trail will take place from 10 a.m. to noon...
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IDNR moves McHenry County deer check station to Volo BogNov 16, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources firearm deer check station location for McHenry County has moved to Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 Brandenburg Road, Ing...
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What supreme court ruling means for public access to small rivers in IllinoisAug 21, 2022 1:00 am - Advocates and supporters of public waterways are concerned about the implications a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision could have on the DuPage and Kishwaukee rivers...
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Three opportunities to fish with police this month in DuPage CountyAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Three Cops & Bobbers: Fish with the Cops events are being co-sponsored by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement department this month. Members of th...
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Join a ride under the stars at Busse Woods Night Ride Aug. 27Jul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - The Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove, in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, will hold the 2022 Busse Woods Night Ride on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Busse Wo...
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Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to riversJul 01, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the public has no right to boat, fish or swim in small rivers that flow across private property, but two justices...
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Some top suburban forest preserves to fish this summerJun 17, 2022 1:00 am - The suburban area is unique in its fishability. Unlike a lot of other locales throughout the Midwest, the greater Chicago area is relatively lacking in larger lakes that...