Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Fabyan preserve bridge won’t be saved, may not be replacedFeb 14, 2013 3:48 pm - Public opposition to the demolition of part of a key bridge in the Fabyan Forest Preserve appears to have shifted focus to its multimillion dollar possible replacement. ...
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Summer drought won’t stop Maple Syrup Hikes at RyersonFeb 14, 2013 9:03 am - A sure sign spring is on the way is the tapping of sugar maple trees at Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. This year, however, drought conditions that have conti...
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Bike overpass not Elk Grove’s job to doFeb 14, 2013 4:00 am - Why is Elk Grove Village looking to spend our tax dollars to build a bicycle overpass at Route 53 and Higgins Road? This is under the sole jurisdiction and responsibilit...
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Study of historic DuPage house plannedFeb 12, 2013 5:04 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve Commission is planning to seek a second opinion on how much it would cost to restore a historic building at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve. F...
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DuPage might refuse to open state parkFeb 12, 2013 3:42 pm - James “Pate” Philip State Park may be closed temporarily next week unless the agencies that operate and fund the facility can come to terms on a new agreement. The exist...
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Forest board to meet TuesdayFeb 10, 2013 12:43 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District board will meet Tuesday to discuss purchasing pet waste pickup bags, buying tree fencing and other issues. The meeting is set to...
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Second probe into horse neglect claims at DanadaFeb 09, 2013 7:00 am - Volunteers again are complaining about the mistreatment of horses at an equestrian center operated by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District, sparking a new investig...
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100-year-old bridge in Fabyan could be torn downFeb 08, 2013 4:04 pm - Some aficionados of the Fabyan Forest Preserve believe the concrete bridge that spans the portion of the Fox River between the mainland and a patch of earth known as “Th...
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DuPage forest preserve considers McKee House studyFeb 05, 2013 4:41 pm - Before preservationists can attempt to save a landmark structure at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, they first must know how much money they’ll need to raise. Acknowled...
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Projects would boost Lake County forest preserve accessFeb 05, 2013 4:30 am - Proposed adjustments to the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s capital plans for the upcoming budget year could result in better access to some properties, set the t...