Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Longtime DuPage forest commissioners say goodbyeNov 20, 2012 2:28 pm - Three veteran members of the DuPage Forest Preserve Commission shared emotional farewells Tuesday as their replacements prepare to be seated in December. District 6 Com...
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Former officials plead not guilty to kickback scheme at DuPage forest preserveNov 20, 2012 11:00 am - Two former administrators accused in a $150,000 kickback scheme at the DuPage County Forest Preserve District formally pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Mark McDonald, 52, of...
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7 Lake County Board members, other officials honored for serviceNov 20, 2012 9:00 am - Seven outgoing Lake County Board members were honored for their service Tuesday, the last meeting before newly elected officials take over next month. Three countywide p...
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Barrington Hills, East Dundee clash over auto auction businessNov 19, 2012 3:00 pm - The village of Barrington Hills and a citizens group have launched a campaign against Insurance Auto Auctions, which hopes to open a car storage and auction site near it...
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DuPage forest preserve contractor denies charges in contract-rigging scandalNov 19, 2012 2:27 pm - The first of three men charged in a contract-rigging scandal at the DuPage County Forest Preserve District pleaded not guilty Monday, and his attorney said he plans to f...
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Many forest preserve permits on sale beginning Dec. 3Nov 19, 2012 12:25 pm - Annual permits for off-leash dog areas, private boating and model aircraft in DuPage County forest preserves will go on sale at 8 a.m. Dec. 3 in the visitors services of...
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DuPage forest officials clash over taxesNov 14, 2012 3:16 pm - The tax levy that supports operations of the DuPage County Forest Preserve is set to increase, over the objections of one forest commissioner. Linda Painter was the lone...
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DuPage forest, county to build $2.5 million bridge to connect preservesNov 13, 2012 3:18 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve officials are poised to approve construction of a nearly $2.5 million bridge and trail in Mallard Lake Forest Preserve near Hanover Park, w...
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$10.3 million acquisition would link northern Lake County forest preservesNov 13, 2012 11:00 am - A $10.3 million acquisition being pursued by the Lake County Forest Preserve District would provide a key link to the Millennium Trail and expand a sprawling collection ...
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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...