Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Old Blackwell landfill near Warrenville could be deleted from Superfund listJul 09, 2020 1:00 am - Thirty years after being designated a Superfund site, a former DuPage County landfill in Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville could be removed from the U.S. Enviro...
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'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flagJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - When Mark Palmieri runs on forest preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who wor...
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Foal of charm: Danada Equestrian Center welcomes new addition DukeJul 02, 2020 1:00 am - As quickly as he came into the world, he's won the affection of his attentive mother and their caretakers. The lanky spitfire likes to canter, sunbathe and nibble on his...
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Chi-Yak Adventures offer youth kayak fishing programsJul 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Learn the skills involved in fishing from a watercraft and pick up a few pointers for improving your angling skills, during Youth Kayak Fishing programs. Get out on loca...
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Algae bloom reported at Herrick LakeJul 01, 2020 1:00 am - An active blue-green algae bloom was confirmed this week at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Such blooms can make pets, children and people with weak immune sys...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County opens more in Phase 4Jun 30, 2020 11:00 pm - To coincide with the move to Phase 4 of the Office of the Governor's Restore Illinois plan, over the next two weeks the Forest Preserves of Cook County will reopen its i...
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COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in Lake County forest preserves for holiday weekendJun 30, 2020 1:00 am - Enjoy those Fourth of July weekend cookouts and picnics. Just don't enjoy them at Lake County forest preserves, which normally would be bustling with such activities. "...
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Remove the Graue Mill dam? Public soon can weigh in on controversial proposalJun 25, 2020 5:28 am - A group working to improve DuPage County's rivers is preparing to take public comment on a controversial plan to remove the Graue Mill dam at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Br...
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Enjoy nature with 'Fresh Air' virtual art exhibitJun 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Artists from Project Onward announce the opening of "Fresh Air," a virtual exhibition featuring Chicago area natural treasures Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and site...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District's fleet ranked No. 1 small fleet in nationJun 23, 2020 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District's vehicle fleet was ranked No. 1 small fleet in the nation by Government Fleet magazine. Fleets are judged on being industry leaders ...