Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Higgins Road bike bridge construction starts MondayJul 03, 2013 5:15 am - Construction will begin Monday, July 8, on the long-awaited bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Higgins Road in Busse Woods east of Route 53. And perhaps equally welcome ...
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Cook County launches plan to attract more visitors to forest preservesJun 24, 2013 5:15 am - Cook County's forest preserves represent more than just picnics and politics, leaders say. To draw members of the public back to the woods, the agency has embarked on a ...
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Crabtree Nature Center hosts ‘biggest event ever’Jun 04, 2013 1:56 pm - The Cook County Forest Preserve District is inviting families to “Explore the Forest” from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hil...
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Crabtree Nature Center hosts activity day June 9May 27, 2013 4:22 pm - Picnics are just the start of what you can do in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Come to “Explore the Forest” at Crabtree Nature Center near Barrington Hill...
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Editorial: Build the pedestrian bridge — quicklyMay 21, 2013 5:00 am - The bike trail that winds through Busse Woods in Cook County is a beautiful suburban oasis. It wanders between meadows in full sun and the lush shade of the deep woods. ...
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Has Des Plaines River flood prevention stalled?Apr 27, 2013 11:00 pm - Only 1 of 6 projects from 1980s finished
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Hanover Park dog reunited with owners after running awayApr 19, 2013 3:35 pm - Multiple people being in the right place at the right time likely saved a dog’s life and reunited it with its owner after it ran loose near Hoffman Estates. Joanna Droz...
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Ralph Frese memorial canoe trip is SundayApr 12, 2013 5:25 pm - Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, General Superintendent Arnold Randall and Marc Miller, director of the Illinois Department of N...
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Picnic permit purchasing hours extended in Cook CountyMar 28, 2013 4:34 pm - On Monday, April 1, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will begin offering extended hours for patrons purchasing picnic permits at the District’s General Headqu...
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Cook County trout season opens April 6Mar 28, 2013 2:30 pm - Trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 6 in Cook County in three locations — Axehead and Belleau Lakes in Des Plaines/Park Ridge and Sag Quarry-East in Lemont. From ...