Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Constable: Unpredictability puts winter fishing tourneys on thin iceJan 14, 2020 4:30 am - Once thought to be a dependable season that delivered us uninterrupted months of snow and cold, winter seems to be having a midlife crisis. In recent years, winter has b...
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Judge removes DuPage forest candidate from ballot over hyphenJan 13, 2020 12:00 am - A candidate who was removed from the March primary ballot because of the hyphen in her name says she will take the case to the appellate court. DuPage Judge Paul Fullert...
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Do something for the earth (and yourself) at forest preserve volunteer workdaysJan 10, 2020 5:00 am - New Year's resolutions traditionally focus on ways to become a better you. I'm going to lose weight. I'm going to exercise more. I'm going to spend more time with my fam...
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WinterFest at Volo BogJan 10, 2020 12:00 am - WinterFest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Suggested donation is $5 for adults. No a...
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A research visit turns into exhibit opportunity at Dunn MuseumJan 09, 2020 5:00 am - Traditional Native American artists Pat Kruse and Terri Hom visited the Dunn Museum in Libertyville 16 months ago to research a birchbark cradle in the museum's collecti...
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Warm temps delay Hard Water Classic ice-fishing tournamentJan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - Plans for this weekend's Hard Water Classic ice-fishing competition have melted away with the unseasonably warm winter temperatures. With no ice on the 62-acre Silver La...
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Enjoy winter activities in Forest Preserves of Cook CountyJan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2019-2020 Programs and Events guide proves winter doesn't limit outdoor fun in the forest preserves. The season welcomes oppo...
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At last, a master plan for Lakewood Forest Preserve?Jan 07, 2020 4:27 am - The future look of the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda is coming into focus with the pending approval of the first master plan for the preserve since its creation...
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Woman charged in stabbing of a mom who was walking her child ruled unfit to stand trialJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - A Lake County judge ruled Tuesday that the 60-year-old Ingleside woman charged with stabbing a mother who was walking with her child on a Grant Woods Forest Preserve tra...
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DuPage County Forest Preserve District showcasing volunteer opportunitiesJan 06, 2020 10:00 pm - Residents interested in becoming DuPage County Forest Preserve District volunteers will have two chances this month to learn about what's involved and some of the availa...