Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Election causes major shifts in DuPage forest districtNov 10, 2012 10:00 pm - Major changes are coming to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, in large part due to a 50 percent turnover on the six-member board in the recent election. Tha...
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GOP retains majority on Lake County BoardNov 10, 2012 10:00 pm - Despite big wins by Democratic candidates across the suburbs, control of the Lake County Board will remain in Republican hands. Because of redistricting and a remapping ...
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A look at the history of Tekakwitha WoodsNov 10, 2012 12:19 pm - In mid-November, the naturalist staff of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will move from Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center to the District’s new Creek Bend Natur...
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Lake forest preserves now have solar lights on trailsNov 09, 2012 8:38 am - With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some brisk evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Prese...
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Park Ridge man killed in Des Plaines hit-and-runNov 06, 2012 5:25 pm - Cook County Sheriff Police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a Park Ridge man Monday, authorities said. Ronald Bougan, 53, was found by a passer-by at about 5...
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Forest district summer campsNov 06, 2012 3:22 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will offer a variety of summer camps for young nature lovers in 2013, and the calendar is available for viewing and registration...
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Democrat captures one of six DuPage forest seatsNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Voters have elected a Democrat to the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission for the first time since the board became independent a decade ago. With all precincts rep...
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Bow hunting cruel population controlNov 06, 2012 4:40 am - It is very distressing that the Kane County Forest Preserve District has decided to allow the cruel bow hunting of deer in order to attempt to control their population i...
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Hot races to watch in Lake CountyNov 05, 2012 4:00 am - The neck-and-neck battle for the White House has occupied our attention for more than a year, but there are other close contests on Tuesday's ballots, too. In Lake Count...
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Preview new museum homeNov 02, 2012 4:22 pm - The Lake County Discovery Museum will host its annual fundraising event from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at its future home. Champagne, chocolates and unique gift...