Articles filed under Forest Preserve Districts
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DuPage County postpones trout season openingMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - The spring rainbow trout season opener, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed indefinitely at three DuPage Forest Preserve District lakes in keeping with ...
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Tree-trimming projects to briefly close portions of Fox River Trail and Illinois Prairie PathMar 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Three tree-trimming projects will prompt intermittent closures of portions of the Fox River Trail in South Elgin and St. Charles, and the Illinois Prairie Path in South ...
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History museum program looks at history of picture postcardsMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - Before the advent of social media, people seeking a quick and easy way to communicate used postcards. On Feb. 27, 1861, Congress passed an act that allowed privately pri...
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Work progressing on $7.5 million creek restoration near WarrenvilleMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Construction is expected to be completed later this year on a roughly $7.5 million restoration of a stretch of creek that runs through Blackwell Forest Preserve near War...
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Piece of Kenosha history sent home from Lake CountyMar 23, 2020 5:30 am - A weathered and worn old wagon that has been in storage in Lake County for more than 50 years is back home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and its host is delighted to have the r...
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McHenry County Conservation District offers update on district sites and programsMar 20, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District remains committed to supporting the health and safety of our employees, visitors and residents and to assist in slowing down the...
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Lake County offers a variety of woodland, wetland and prairie habitats to exploreMar 20, 2020 6:00 am - With spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to head outside to explore a new forest preserve. There is so much to see and enjoy, as Lake County is blessed...
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Wehrli leading in DuPage Forest Preserve District 5Mar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Republican incumbent Mary Lou Wehrli appears on her way to capturing her party's nomination for the District 5 seat she currently holds on the DuPage Forest Preserve Dis...
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Illinois state parks and other facilities closedMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Want to burn off some coronavirus anxiety by taking a walk in the woods? Forget heading to an Illinois state park. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Monday...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District announces safety closures and cancellationsMar 15, 2020 11:00 pm - With growing concern about foronavirus (COVID-19), the Forest Preserve District of Kane County announced a number of temporary closures, cancellations and schedule adjus...