Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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Busse Woods boat launch among improvements for people with disabilitiesJun 05, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County officials inaugurated an accessible canoe and kayak launch Saturday at Busse Woods as part of a Forest Preserves of Cook County initiative to provide more ac...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center seeks public input on expansionJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking public input about plans to expand Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Three public open houses are plann...
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New prairie, wildlife exhibit planned for nature center in St. CharlesJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - The Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles will likely be home to a new permanent, interactive exhibit on plants and wildlife in local tallgrass prairies. The $200,000 ...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District offers free wood chips June 19-20Jun 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Back by popular demand, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public, in late June. Wood chips will be available for pick-up at ...
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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...
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Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contestJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photog...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center to host three open houses this summerJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Forest Preserve District is asking for public feedback on proposed improvements to Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Improvements are needed so Willo...
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Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offerJun 02, 2021 5:24 am - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. The pending state budg...
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Editorial: The dilemma over the Stevenson homeJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Anyone who has owned something old may be able to empathize with the decision the Lake County Forest Preserve District board will wrestle with over the fate of the Adlai...