Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Volunteers sought for Fabyan East forest restorationJan 16, 2013 11:15 am - On Saturday, Jan. 19, join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County in a restoration workday from 9 a.m. to noon at Fabyan East Forest Preserve, off Route 25, north o...
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Algonquin man guilty in record-breaking pot operationJan 15, 2013 3:00 pm - An Algonquin man accused of growing the largest marijuana crop ever found at a DuPage County forest preserve has been ordered to pay $7,500 for damages he caused to the ...
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Cook County unveils camping improvement planJan 15, 2013 12:41 pm - Priorities in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County master plan for upgrading camping options include upgrading Camp Reinberg in Palatine with eight new tent cabin...
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Forest board to discuss invasive plantsJan 14, 2013 12:21 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District board will meet Tuesday to discuss contracts for controlling invasive plants and other business. The session is set to begin at ...
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Museums to share $15M in state moneyJan 11, 2013 6:49 am - Public museums in Illinois will share $15 million in state money for facility improvements and new exhibits. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the funding on Thursday. His office...
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Lake County forest district considers bond issueJan 09, 2013 4:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District plans to issue nearly $25 million in bonds to buy land and improve facilities as part of a large funding package approved by vot...
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Fire destroys vacant barn in Barrington areaJan 08, 2013 1:20 pm - No injuries were reported during a barn fire Tuesday afternoon on a vacant resident watchman property in the Cook County Forest Preserve District on Penny Road west of O...
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Tollway need could be bonus for Lake County forest districtJan 07, 2013 11:51 am - Good timing could result in significant land restoration and expanded public access to the Des Plaines River Trail in northern Lake County much sooner than expected and ...
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Forest preserve of Cook County to give tips on photographing natureJan 07, 2013 6:56 am - Forest Preserve District of Cook County hosts a new series of Photo Meet-Ups for professional and amateur photographers alike Submitted by Forest Preserve District of C...
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What are the ethics of collecting plants and wildlifeJan 06, 2013 4:55 am - This month, a familiar question came up about collecting in forest preserves. A visitor to the nature center had read that some native plants could be used as medicine ...