Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Pending agreements move Rollins Gateway project closer to constructionMay 08, 2013 5:15 am - Several agreements involving the Rollins Gateway project in Round Lake Beach are up for approval as major construction on the complicated, two-year project nears. Agreem...
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St. Francis makes renewed push for DuPage landMay 07, 2013 5:00 pm - Following years of failed attempts to acquire land for a parking lot from the DuPage County Forest Preserve District, St. Francis High School officials are appealing to ...
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Don’t let ticks ruin your summer funMay 07, 2013 12:46 pm - Warmer weather will be here to stay soon, and with it comes the draw toward outdoor activities. While enjoying these activities, don’t forget to take action to prevent b...
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Look, but stay back from great horned owl babyApr 30, 2013 12:02 pm - A baby great horned owl is drawing spectators to the Fabyan Forest Preserve near the Japanese Garden on the west side. But curious viewers were getting too close to its ...
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Sponsor a tree for McHenry’s reforestation programApr 29, 2013 7:44 am - Submitted by MCCD Now is the time to make a difference by participating in the “Planting for Tomorrow” reforestation program at McHenry County Conservation District’s Co...
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Has Des Plaines River flood prevention stalled?Apr 27, 2013 11:00 pm - Only 1 of 6 projects from 1980s finished
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Editorial: Drop pension perks for forest officialsApr 25, 2013 2:28 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission President D. Dewey Pierotti Jr. would like the state legislature to stay out of the commission’s business. And, generally, we’d ...
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Should forest preserve president’s name be on signs?Apr 25, 2013 10:19 am - Regular visitors to DuPage County’s major forest preserves should know of D. Dewey Pierotti Jr. After all, it’s his name on the signs. As president of the forest preserv...
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Spring beauty wildflowers live up to their nameApr 24, 2013 1:08 pm - Native Illinois wildflower lives up to its name
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Lake Co. conservation leader leaving for new postApr 24, 2013 10:00 am - One of Lake County's conservation leaders will leave an organization that has become instrumental in pursuing and coordinating efforts to protect open space. Steve Barg,...