Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County seeking federal money for path between Des Plaines River, McClory trailsMay 05, 2021 5:20 am - As planning advances, Lake County is pursuing federal funding for a $30 million trail along Route 137 to provide access to thousands of residents between Libertyville an...
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Slow down! Turtle crossing signs installed next to Busse WoodsMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - New turtle crossing signs installed this week next to Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village — along with depressed curbs installed last fall — are meant to aid in their annua...
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Unplug and recharge with 'Beginner's Backpacking Adventure' this summerMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - New to backpacking, or getting back into it? Here's your chance to try a local weekend trip with professional guides! Created especially for novice backpackers with limi...
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State legislators visit new solar array installation at Willowbrook Wildlife CenterMay 02, 2021 11:00 pm - State legislators joined the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Illinois Solar Energy Association on Monday, April 26, to celebrate the new solar array at...
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Lake County Forest Preserves offer virtual programs in MayMay 02, 2021 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves educators are offering a bevy of popular virtual programs during May. Identifying wildflowers, learning about Lake County history, or ce...
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Fox River eaglets die after nest falls due to high windsMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - High winds caused a nest of eaglets at the Fox River Marina to fall to the ground Saturday. The eaglets in the nest died in the fall. Island Lake wildlife photographer K...
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Good News Sunday: Make-A-Wish comfort dog brings joy to Mundelein teenMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The sun came out, the coats came off, a...
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Drivers beware: Turtles crossing roads to nestApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District reminds drivers to watch for turtles on the roads as these reptiles become more active in the spring. From April through October, tur...
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McHenry County Conservation District celebrates Latino participation at restoration workdaysApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - McHenry County Conservation District is inviting the Latino community to participate in "Latinx Restoration Workdays" this summer. Get outdoors and be a part of conserva...
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Kane County Board members to consider raises for themselves, other elected officialsApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Kane County officials will wade into a politically thorny debate of whether to give raises to themselves, or possibly their replacements. County board Chair Corinne Pie...