Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Learn about local conservation in Lake CountyJan 19, 2014 3:44 pm - You can learn about the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s latest wildlife conservation efforts Jan. 23 at the Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda. Wildlife b...
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Celebrate black history:Jan 16, 2014 4:25 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District hosts its 31st annual Profiles in Excellence celebration of black history Feb. 2 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center near North Chi...
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Kane officials oppose ComEd’s proposed power line pathJan 15, 2014 3:42 pm - Kane County officials signaled Wednesday they will oppose the primary route ComEd envisions for power lines and towers associated with the new Grand Prairie Gateway proj...
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Seniors invited to join walks through Kane County forest preservesJan 14, 2014 12:36 pm - Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites area seniors to join us for the monthly “Senior Stroll” program ...
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State law sparks union, partisan debate in Kane CountyJan 14, 2014 8:00 am - Political partisan déjà vu regarding a pending expansion of the state's Prevailing Wage Act happened Thursday in Kane County, pitting union members against nonunion cont...
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Forest preserve may seek grant to help repair historic Oak Brook mansionJan 14, 2014 3:49 am - A project identified as “the highest priority” for the continued restoration of Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook could proceed if the DuPage County Forest Preserve District se...
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Photo Meet-ups at Cook County forest preservesJan 13, 2014 2:07 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its second year of Photo Meet-ups designed for photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Each event wi...
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Take a walk and network with others who love natureJan 13, 2014 1:01 pm - Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County Enjoy a wintry walk along the trails of Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia, a 250-acre natural marshland and an I...
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Warning: Suburban coyotes view your pets as intrudersJan 12, 2014 7:00 am - While walking her unleashed 12-year-old Maltese, Daisy, in her front yard on a chilly November night, Carol Cincinello noticed the silhouette of another animal. Daisy, w...
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Anglers swap fish stories at ‘Hard Water Classic’Jan 11, 2014 11:19 am - Ah, there’s nothing like a warm summer morning to drop your line into a calm lake, sit back and wait for a fish that’s thisbig to snatch your bait. That may be your idea...