Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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'They're there. You just don't see them': Why you might notice more coyotes this time of yearNov 07, 2022 12:00 am - You may see more coyotes between now and February as youngsters hit the road to look for mates and establish their own territories after leaving the dens where they grew...
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How DuPage forest preserve candidates would address trails, open spaceNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - Construction projects and regional trail networks have become defining issues in DuPage County Forest Preserve elections. Democrats swept three of the six seats on the f...
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Why Cook County residents are being asked to pay more taxes for forest preservesNov 02, 2022 5:00 am - When Cook County residents head to the polls next week, the ballot will not only include choices for governor, state representatives and local judges. Voters will also b...
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Jon J. Duerr bridge in South Elgin closed for repairs Oct. 31 to Nov. 4Oct 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve bridge, located between Scott Avenue and Silver Glen Road in South Elgin, will be closed for repairs, Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. The Forest Pres...
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Bigger Northbrook cage or Colorado sanctuary? Experts, activists differ on care for this coyoteOct 24, 2022 5:05 am - Nicole Milan first spotted the coyote dubbed Rocky about a year ago as it paced alone in a 266-square-foot cage at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. She becam...
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13 miles of single-track trails open for mountain biking, running in Hoffman EstatesOct 19, 2022 1:00 am - Mountain bikers and trail runners now have more than 13 miles of additional single-track trails to explore in the suburbs after a new path was opened to the public Wedne...
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Dunn Museum exhibit looks at Northeastern Illinois' futureOct 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The "ON TO 2050: The Long-Range Plan for Northeastern Illinois" special exhibition opened in September at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyvil...
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Bowes Creek, Fitchie Creek and Hampshire forest preserves will be closed for asphalt preservation work Oct. 17Oct 12, 2022 11:00 pm - Asphalt preservation projects are expected to begin Monday, Oct. 17 and be finished the same day, at three forest preserves. SKC Construction will be sealing cracks and ...
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Where Hebreard, Schillerstrom stand on land purchases for DuPage forest preservesOct 11, 2022 5:30 am - Robert Schillerstrom began his political career fighting to preserve open space in Naperville during the boom years of the 1980s. A Republican fixture in DuPage County, ...
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Rusty patched bumble bee sightings increase in Lake CountyOct 10, 2022 11:00 pm - An uptick in sightings of the federally endangered rusty patched bumble bee is creating a buzz in Lake County. Nine rusty patched bumble bees were found at six of 13 La...