Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Suburban Skyview: American mastodon replica stands tall at Lakewood Forest PreserveFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - It's been more than 10,000 years since an American mastodon walked the land in Lake County. Mastodons grew to 10 feet tall at the shoulders and fossils have been found ...
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Candidate field growing for Lake County Board racesFeb 03, 2022 12:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that Thomas Maillard of Waukegan is also an announced candidate in the Democratic primary for the 62nd District state represen...
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Test your fishing skills at annual Hard Water Classic tournament Feb. 12Feb 01, 2022 10:00 pm - Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12, on Blackwell Forest Preserve's Silver ...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
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Suburban Skyview: Fabyan Windmill provides iconic setting for sleddingJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - A fresh blanket of snow is all it takes for area kids to break out their sleds and slide down the hill at the Fabyan Forest Preserve near the windmill in Geneva. The win...
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Take a Romantic Night Walk at Fullersburg Woods Feb. 11-12Jan 24, 2022 10:00 pm - Explore the preserve at night at popular evening walk for couples and friends
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Longtime volunteer steward and district restoration project win Force of Nature AwardsJan 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Chicago Wilderness honors Mayslake steward Conrad Fialkowski and Spring Brook restoration project
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Forest preserve inks two labor pactsJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has approved agreements with two labor groups. A three-year pact with the Construction and Laborers' Local 152, effective Dec. 1...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Ice fishing tournament near Warrenville rescheduled to Feb. 12Jan 03, 2022 12:00 am - Due to unfavorable ice conditions, the DuPage Forest Preserve District has rescheduled its annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12. The t...