Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Community members come out for annual Bike the Ridge ride in EvanstonNov 10, 2022 5:00 am - While Mother Nature dazzled us with her fall palette, Chicago area biking boasted its own collage of recent activity with community rides, trail development and an e-bik...
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Informational session Thursday on how to become a certified naturalistNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - Those interested can learn the details of becoming a certified naturalist during a free informational session Thursday about the Kane County Certified Naturalists. The e...
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Northwest suburban referendum roundupNov 08, 2022 6:00 pm - Barrington home rule: Voters in Barrington have approved a ballot measure giving the village home rule authority, with 2,488 votes in favor and 2,102 against, unof...
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Hebreard poised to retain DuPage forest president seatNov 08, 2022 6:00 pm - Democratic incumbent Daniel Hebreard appeared poised to defeat Republican challenger Robert Schillerstrom in the race for DuPage County Forest Preserve District presiden...
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'They're there. You just don't see them': Why you might notice more coyotes this time of yearNov 07, 2022 12:00 am - You may see more coyotes between now and February as youngsters hit the road to look for mates and establish their own territories after leaving the dens where they grew...
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How DuPage forest preserve candidates would address trails, open spaceNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - Construction projects and regional trail networks have become defining issues in DuPage County Forest Preserve elections. Democrats swept three of the six seats on the f...
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Why Cook County residents are being asked to pay more taxes for forest preservesNov 02, 2022 5:00 am - When Cook County residents head to the polls next week, the ballot will not only include choices for governor, state representatives and local judges. Voters will also b...
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Jon J. Duerr bridge in South Elgin closed for repairs Oct. 31 to Nov. 4Oct 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve bridge, located between Scott Avenue and Silver Glen Road in South Elgin, will be closed for repairs, Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. The Forest Pres...
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Bigger Northbrook cage or Colorado sanctuary? Experts, activists differ on care for this coyoteOct 24, 2022 5:05 am - Nicole Milan first spotted the coyote dubbed Rocky about a year ago as it paced alone in a 266-square-foot cage at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. She becam...
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13 miles of single-track trails open for mountain biking, running in Hoffman EstatesOct 19, 2022 1:00 am - Mountain bikers and trail runners now have more than 13 miles of additional single-track trails to explore in the suburbs after a new path was opened to the public Wedne...