Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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There's plenty of places to catch some fish in the Lake County Forest PreservesJul 21, 2023 6:00 am - There's plenty of places to catch some fish in the Lake County Forest Preserves
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Forest Preserves of Cook County raises fines for fly dumpingJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Piles of crumbling asphalt, disassembled and busted furniture, and mini mountains of used tires; these are scenes one might expect to see at a landfill. But for some Fo...
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Paddling, fireflies, zip lining, archery among summer activities at area forest preservesJul 15, 2023 6:00 am - Hiking and biking aren't the only activities available at local forest preserves for summer fun. All offer a variety of programs, facilities and activities for a change ...
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Why Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a recreation destinationJul 14, 2023 6:00 am - Why Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a recreation destination
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Lake County forest district might ask votes for $155 million next yearJul 14, 2023 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve system could ask voters for about $155 million to fund an array of projects and needs, according to an initial recommendation. The sugges...
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New 'Resident Hall' at Willowbrook Wildlife Center gives animals room to thriveJul 07, 2023 5:30 am - The great horned owl takes off from a corner perch and soars overhead in near-total silence. The stealthy bird of prey is not on the hunt. The young owl has been learnin...
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Virtual meeting set on pending Lakeshore Preserve acquisitionJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District officials will discuss the pending gift of a 77-acre property that includes a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, during a virtual meet...
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Dunn Museum in Libertyville opens new racing-themed exhibitJul 04, 2023 6:00 am - Dunn Museum in Libertyville opens new racing-themed exhibit
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'What a cool place': Geneva Grotto restoration continues, preserving history of former seminaryJun 22, 2023 6:00 am - The path to the Geneva Grotto winds from a parking lot in back of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva in the Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve. Just follow the sig...
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Batavia's Dick Young Forest Preserve parking lot to be closed for resurfacingJun 19, 2023 1:00 am - Resurfacing will take place this week at the Nelson Lake Road parking lot of the Dick Young Forest Preserve. The lot located at 2S326 Nelson Lake Road in Batavia is expe...