Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Explore nature and history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 1-2 in Oak BrookJul 23, 2026 6:03 pm - On Aug. 1-2, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting Fullersburg Days, a free two-day family event, in Oak Brook. Activities include making seed bombs and corn husk dolls, decorating buttons, self-guided history walks, corn-grinding demonstrations at Graue Mill, vintage yard games, and more.
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Father-son duo expand auto body shop business with new Geneva locationJul 22, 2026 4:58 pm - Derrick Crome, 26, of St. Charles, has taken over the former State Street Collision body shop in Geneva, renaming it Bodylines Inc., after previously commuting over an hour to work at his Belvidere shop with his father Roger.
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Open fishing clinics offered at Aurora’s Oakhurst Forest PreserveJul 20, 2026 1:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting free open fishing clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve on July 29 and Aug. 12.
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Harness the power of the sun at Creek Bend Nature Center’s EcoLabJul 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host "EcoLab: Fun in the Sun" on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles, featuring solar energy experiments for participants aged10 or older.
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Mongolian community gathers for Naadam 2026 festival in Busse WoodsJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - The Chicago Mongolian community gathered for Mongol Naadam 2026 in Busse Woods. Naadam is recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Local fun on a budget: Top spots to staycation in the Tri-CitiesJul 08, 2026 4:05 pm - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun thinks the Fox Valley area - with its many options for recreation, dining and entertainment - is perfect for a summer staycation.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Community mourns passing of Lake County Vice Chair Mary Ross-CunninghamJun 23, 2026 5:25 pm - Longtime Lake County Board Vice Chair Mary Ross Cunningham, a tireless voice for constituents and others who needed assistance, died Tuesday.
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Fullersburg Woods joins National Register of Historic PlacesJun 18, 2026 6:18 pm - Fullersburg Woods oozes history. The U.S. Department of the Interior agrees, adding nearly 177 acres of the forest preserve in Oak Brook to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Kids can cast a line at free fishing derby June 14 in WarrenvilleJun 10, 2026 11:33 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will host a free Just for Kids Fishing Derby on June 14 at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve for children 15 or under. Kids will compete for prizes in four age groups by catching the largest fish in three species categories.
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