Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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How Lake County forest preserves supported visitors during the pandemicMar 25, 2022 6:00 am - Just over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the forest preserves feel more important than ever. While so much was closed, the preserves and trails remained open - ev...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate hosts nature-inspired art exhibitMar 21, 2022 1:00 am - The Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook will display artwork by DuPage County Forest Preserve District employees and volunteers through the end of April. "Hidden Creati...
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Candidates line up for DuPage County forest preserve electionsMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - Democrats running for seats on the DuPage County Forest Preserve board can expect a quieter primary season than the near double-digit field of candidates on the Republic...
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Introduce young anglers to trout fishing at pre-season program March 26Mar 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Kids, age 15 or younger, are invited to feel the thrill of catching a fish at "Trout Fishing for Kids" on Saturday, March 26, with the DuPage Forest Preserve District. I...
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Elk's death in Busse Woods pasture may have been caused by pneumoniaMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Pneumonia may have caused the death last week of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said Monday. The 4-year-...
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Big field in Democratic primary for Lake County Board with eight racesMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Lake County voters will decide several contested races in the June 28 primary election, but only one will have countywide reach. With the weeklong filing period now clos...
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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Chicago Bears helping forest preserves clear out invasive buckthorn near Halas HallMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has partnered with the Chicago Bears to tackle buckthorn - a stubborn and widespread invasive species. About a third of an acre ...
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Like history? Here's a deal for you. Historic log cabins available — if you can move themMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Two old log cabins built as rustic weekend getaways for business and civic leaders along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County can be yours for next to nothing. ...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to close in May for renovationsMar 07, 2022 4:27 am - The century-old Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is set to close for exterior renovations. The 1920s Tudor revival-style mansion will largely sh...