Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Lake County forest preserve improvements plannedApr 06, 2014 1:01 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District board will meet Tuesday morning to discuss improvements at the Fox River Forest Preserve near Barrington and other issues. The m...
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ComEd project puts Burlington business in jeopardyApr 03, 2014 5:00 am - Clients come to the Hope Reins Equine Therapy Facility at White Oak Acres in Burlington to find peace. They might have autism, depression, anxiety or problems socializin...
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Why aren't there many contested races for Lake County Board seats?Apr 03, 2014 1:01 am - Of the seven Lake County Board seats up for election in November, only one has both Democratic and Republican candidates running. The others are uncontested, with one pa...
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DuPage forest preserve fights encroachmentsApr 02, 2014 5:30 am - For some homeowners, having property adjacent to a forest preserve isn't enough. They decide to treat forest preserve land like it's their own. So the DuPage County Fore...
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Trout fishing opens Saturday in Cook CountyMar 31, 2014 11:00 pm - The trout fishing season in the Forest Preserves of Cook County starts at dawn Saturday, April 5. Catchable-sized rainbow trout (one-half to three-fourths pounds average...
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Volunteer your time in Kane County forest preservesMar 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Love to camp and assist others? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks camping enthusiasts to volunteer for campground host positions in Big Rock and Elgin. D...
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On pelicans, pests and leaves: Answers to some recently asked questionsMar 29, 2014 6:01 am - From birds to oak trees and beetles, anything goes in the FAQ department here at the nature center. Finding answers to questions is one of the most fun parts of being a...
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'Fabulous Frogs' still in hiding in ElginMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - On a normal spring day, visitors to the Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin would hear the mating chirps and croaks of the frogs, but due to the extreme weather this winte...
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Aurora man gets 25 years for sex assaults at garden, storeMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison this week after pleading guilty to a 2010 rape at a community garden plot and an attempted rape 2011 at a hardware ...
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Foul play not suspected in Rosemont-area deathMar 25, 2014 1:01 am - Authorities say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a man found Monday morning in a forest preserve near Rosemont. The Cook County medical examiner's office co...