Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage forest district to complete two regional trailsDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will be able to spend more than $5.1 million in federal grant money to finish two regional trails within the next four year...
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Crews remove tainted soil from St. James FarmDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - It's going to take at least another week to finish the removal of contaminated soil from St. James Farm Forest Preserve near Warrenville. In November, the Forest Preserv...
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Celebrate winter solstice with Lake County Forest PreserveDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is hosting an event to celebrate the first day of winter and shortest daylight of the year, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, at Hastin...
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Join habitat restoration at local forest preserveDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Feeling a bit sluggish after all the holiday festivities? Consider joining a habitat restoration work day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 30, at Bliss Woods Forest Pr...
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St. Charles kids collect socks for the homelessDec 19, 2017 7:00 am - The residents at Lazarus House in St. Charles and Hesed House in Aurora shouldn't be lacking for socks this year. Richmond Intermediate School students Wyatt and Porter ...
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Celebrate the new year with morning hike at LeRoy OakesDec 18, 2017 10:00 pm - There's no better way to kick off 2018 than a hike in the wintry woods. Bring the whole family - grandkids and grandparents - on this special holiday hike. Attendees wi...
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Forest preserve sponsors ice fishing tourneyDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament. If ice conditions allo...
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‘Crazy story’: What strangers did to get suburban woman her wedding ring backDec 14, 2017 4:30 am - The case of a valuable lost ring was solved quickly, but the hunt for the frantic owner showed a spirit of caring and cooperation. From the joggers who found and brought...
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3 DuPage candidates must fight to stay on the March ballotDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Three candidates hoping to run in DuPage County's spring primary election, including a Democrat seeking to become president of the forest preserve district, are in jeopa...
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Cook County forest preserve hosts events to mark solsticeDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County will host a Solstice Bonfire and Wood Masonry Workshop on Saturday at Camp Dan Beard in Northbrook. The workshop, which takes place f...