Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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The sandhill crane: A restoraton success storySep 13, 2014 6:00 am - Imagine that the robin was an endangered species. If one landed in your yard, it would be pretty exciting. Or, what if the cardinal were a rare bird? The sight of a bri...
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Both sides see victory in ruling on ComEd's Grand Prairie Gateway planSep 12, 2014 1:01 am - Is an early recommendation on ComEd's $200 million infrastructure upgrade a potential death knell or a near-endorsement of the project? Depends on who you talk to. Oppon...
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Photos of Brushwood Farm on exhibit in RiverwoodsSep 11, 2014 11:00 pm - A new exhibit at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, captures the history of the place in the works of two photographers with personal ...
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Your news Watch artists at work during Art in NatureSep 10, 2014 11:00 pm - Come watch more than 40 artists painting along scenic nature trails at Crabtree Nature Center's fifth annual Art in Nature event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Cr...
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Kane officials hope for big profits from cross-country trackSep 10, 2014 1:01 am - The hype surrounding a proposed cross country facility at the old Settler's Hill landfill in Geneva rose Wednesday right along with projections of how much money the tra...
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DuPage forest commission hires executive director - againSep 09, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve District commissioners voted Tuesday to hire John Lapinski as executive director. Again. The commission had voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to...
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Forest district officials asked to think differently about Discovery MuseumSep 08, 2014 1:01 am - As planning continues to move the Lake County Discovery Museum to a new location in Libertyville, forest preserve district commissioners are being asked to consider the ...
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The many uses - both good and bad - of stinging nettlesSep 07, 2014 11:00 pm - You're out for a walk in the woods, enjoying a stroll along the river. Then, suddenly, you feel as if you've been stung by a thousand sharp needles. Your arms and legs ...
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Lake County forest preserve trails have some tales to tellSep 06, 2014 1:01 am - A new educational program debuted Friday at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods near Riverwoods. Presented in Spanish and English, Trail Tales/Caminando con Cuentos is...
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Saturday Soapbox: Ten suburban issues worth special reflectionSep 06, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage do-over: After announcing a new executive director the same day they announced the firing of Arnie Biondo, who held the job for seven months, DuPage County f...