Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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New prairie, wildlife exhibit planned for nature center in St. CharlesJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - The Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles will likely be home to a new permanent, interactive exhibit on plants and wildlife in local tallgrass prairies. The $200,000 ...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District offers free wood chips June 19-20Jun 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Back by popular demand, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public, in late June. Wood chips will be available for pick-up at ...
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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...
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Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contestJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photog...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center to host three open houses this summerJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is asking for public feedback on proposed improvements to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Improvements are needed so Willo...
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Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offerJun 02, 2021 5:24 am - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. The pending state budg...
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Editorial: The dilemma over the Stevenson homeJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Anyone who has owned something old may be able to empathize with the decision the Lake County Forest Preserve District board will wrestle with over the fate of the Adlai...
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Demolition would be among options for historic Stevenson homeMay 25, 2021 5:30 am - The future of the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home in Mettawa is in flux as the Lake County Forest Preserve District determines how best to deal with the building and 40...
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Kane County forest district wants federal funds to bail out Cougars lossesMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District wants at least a six-figure cut of the county's federal American Rescue Plan funds to help make up for more than a year, and cou...