Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Work progressing on $7.5 million creek restoration near WarrenvilleMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Construction is expected to be completed later this year on a roughly $7.5 million restoration of a stretch of creek that runs through Blackwell Forest Preserve near War...
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Piece of Kenosha history sent home from Lake CountyMar 23, 2020 5:30 am - A weathered and worn old wagon that has been in storage in Lake County for more than 50 years is back home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and its host is delighted to have the r...
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McHenry County Conservation District offers update on district sites and programsMar 20, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District remains committed to supporting the health and safety of our employees, visitors and residents and to assist in slowing down the...
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Lake County offers a variety of woodland, wetland and prairie habitats to exploreMar 20, 2020 6:00 am - With spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to head outside to explore a new forest preserve. There is so much to see and enjoy, as Lake County is blessed...
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Wehrli leading in DuPage Forest Preserve District 5Mar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Republican incumbent Mary Lou Wehrli appears on her way to capturing her party's nomination for the District 5 seat she currently holds on the DuPage Forest Preserve Dis...
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Illinois state parks and other facilities closedMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Want to burn off some coronavirus anxiety by taking a walk in the woods? Forget heading to an Illinois state park. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Monday...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District announces safety closures and cancellationsMar 15, 2020 11:00 pm - With growing concern about foronavirus (COVID-19), the Forest Preserve District of Kane County announced a number of temporary closures, cancellations and schedule adjus...
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Skunk Cabbage hunt attracts more than just pollinators at Bliss WoodsMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - The fresh smell of skunk cabbage was floating through the air at Bliss Woods in Sugar Grove. Normally upward of 20 to 30 plus people show up for early spring programs ac...
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Lake County Forest Preserve District programs canceledMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has canceled all programming beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, March 13, through Tuesday, March 31. Educational facilities, including...
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Final weekend of Festival of the Sugar Maples canceledMar 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Because McHenry County Conservation District's Festival of the Sugar Maples event can attract roughly 600 visitors per day, and health officials have encouraged citizens...