Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Political group rallies on bridges to call for impeachment of ObamaAug 06, 2013 1:46 pm - Bikers on the overpass above I-290/Route 53 near Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village wove past protesters Tuesday afternoon, all who want President Barack Obama out of offi...
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Cook Co. preserve converts gas-burning mowers to propaneAug 02, 2013 11:00 pm - CHICAGO — Forest Preserve of Cook County officials say the agency is taking a small but notable step to help the environment. The forest preserve is converting some of i...
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Coroner: Police bean bags killed 95-year-old manJul 29, 2013 3:47 pm - The Cook County medical examiner’s office says a 95-year-old suburban man died from being shot with a police bean bag gun. John Warna died Saturday following a scuffle w...
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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...