Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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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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Why flooding is tamer than in years past in GurneeApr 18, 2013 5:28 pm - Volunteers filled sandbags and the Des Plaines River spilled onto the pavement in some areas Thursday, but much has changed since the last significant flood on Gurnee’s ...
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Decomposing body found in Salt Creek near Oak BrookApr 18, 2013 1:01 pm - The badly decomposing body of an unidentified man was found Thursday near Salt Creek in Oak Brook, authorities said. A person walking along York Road discovered the body...
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Native plant sale scheduled:Apr 17, 2013 4:36 pm - More than 70 varieties plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s 16th annual native plant sale. Rain barrels and compost bins w...
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Helpful tips for living with wildlifeApr 17, 2013 12:27 pm - If you live in Lake County, you’ve probably seen deer, foxes, coyotes and other wildlife in proximity to your home. Due to the loss of habitat by development, some wildl...
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O'Kelly won't quit county post despite township winApr 17, 2013 10:00 am - Veteran Lake County Board member Diana O'Kelly on Wednesday said she won't resign that post once she's sworn in as Fremont Township's supervisor in May. O'Kelly, a Mund...
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Fitness walks offered at DuPage forest preservesApr 15, 2013 8:30 am - Adults interested in some heart-healthy exercise while enjoying the outdoors may want to consider the DuPage Forest Preserve District’s “Forest Fitness Walks” from 8:30 ...
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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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Making garden plans? Native plant sale offers wide selectionApr 12, 2013 5:09 pm - More than 70 varieties of sun-loving, shade-loving and savanna plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s 16th annual native pla...
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Elgin council OKs plan to split land between agenciesApr 10, 2013 11:00 pm - In just over a month or so, the former Fox River Country Day School property is expected to be divvied up among the city of Elgin, the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation and...