Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Cross-country course development for Settler's Hill targeted for fallJun 20, 2017 1:00 am - Kane County officials believe they've hit pay dirt on a plan that would see construction begin in September on a $3.88 million cross-country course for the former Settle...
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Scale insects create sticky situation in St. CharlesJun 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Scale insects creating a gooey mess in St. Charles area
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Bike trail users may see brief delays, closures in ElginJun 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Elgin users of the Fox River Trail and Illinois Prairie Path may experience brief delays or intermittent closures between Raymond Street and National Street, June 5-30, ...
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Legendary Kane County leader Phil Elfstrom diesMay 30, 2017 1:00 am - The name of Philip Elfstrom's publishing company was misspelled in an earlier version of this article. It was Bader Publishing. Phil Elfstrom was a brilliant man wh...
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Kids can enjoy 'Wild Things Wednesdays' this summerMay 23, 2017 11:00 pm - This summer, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer "Wild Things Wednesdays" from 9 a.m. to noon. This program series will offer a new adventure each wee...
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Cougars settle lawsuit over 2012 storm that injured 3 at volunteer eventMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - The Kane County Cougars have settled a lawsuit from three women seeking damages who were injured after a severe storm swept through the stadium in 2012 during a voluntee...
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Trees in Elgin park, forest preserve in the way of Nicor projectMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - A Nicor Gas project that had some Elgin residents worried they'd lose their oak trees also involves trees in a city park and on forest preserve land. Nicor's easement ma...
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A gardener's guide to Creeping CharlieMay 11, 2017 11:00 pm - Sometimes, you have to choose your battles. I learned this with my kids long ago. I've learned it in my woodland garden at home, too. I have chosen not to fight Creeping...
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Longmeadow opponents find new hope in spiked Kane County land dealMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - Opponents of the Longmeadow Parkway project found new hope Thursday in a National Park Service ruling that invalidates a land swap Kane County officials need for the cur...
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Forest preserve district offers free wood chipsApr 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Looking for free wood chips for landscaping? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer during back-to-back days at the end of April. Wood chips wil...