Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Tree and brush thinning to begin at Freeman KameJan 20, 2014 7:03 am - A tree and brush-thinning project will get under way at Freeman Kame Forest Preserve near Gilberts the week of Jan. 27. This project is part of a multiyear effort to imp...
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100 years later: Lessons we can learn from the passenger pigeonJan 20, 2014 5:00 am - Lessons we can learn from the extinction of the passenger pigeon
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Candidates differ over DuPage forest preserve's transparencyJan 20, 2014 4:30 am - Joe Cantore wants to find ways to encourage more residents to use DuPage County's forest preserves. Mary Lou Wehrli wants the district to operate in ways that are more t...
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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...