Articles filed under Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Pending deal would clear way for Settler's Hill redevelopmentApr 09, 2014 1:01 am - A new agreement that may clear the way for as many as 11 new recreational and commercial uses for the old Settler's Hill landfill campus received its first review Wednes...
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Kane forest district makes deal with ComEd, may make anotherApr 07, 2014 5:30 am - The Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve will be home to new ComEd power lines if Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners get their way, according to a new deal a...
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ComEd project puts Burlington business in jeopardyApr 03, 2014 5:00 am - Clients come to the Hope Reins Equine Therapy Facility at White Oak Acres in Burlington to find peace. They might have autism, depression, anxiety or problems socializin...
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Volunteer your time in Kane County forest preservesMar 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Love to camp and assist others? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks camping enthusiasts to volunteer for campground host positions in Big Rock and Elgin. D...
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On pelicans, pests and leaves: Answers to some recently asked questionsMar 29, 2014 6:01 am - From birds to oak trees and beetles, anything goes in the FAQ department here at the nature center. Finding answers to questions is one of the most fun parts of being a...
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'Fabulous Frogs' still in hiding in ElginMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - On a normal spring day, visitors to the Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin would hear the mating chirps and croaks of the frogs, but due to the extreme weather this winte...
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Aurora man gets 25 years for sex assaults at garden, storeMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison this week after pleading guilty to a 2010 rape at a community garden plot and an attempted rape 2011 at a hardware ...
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Cold can't sap life out of Maple Sugaring DaysMar 16, 2014 1:01 am - Valerie Blaine stood Sunday at the base of a large maple tree at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles and tried to explain to the young crowd gathered around her h...
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Settler's Hill redevelopment negotiations start againMar 14, 2014 1:00 am - One week ago, negotiations between Kane County and Waste Management officials about the future redevelopment of Settler's Hill were down in the dumps. This week the old ...
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Maple sugaring heralds spring's arrivalMar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - The best things in life are worth waiting for. Spring, for example. The initiation of spring for many folks is maple sugaring. Both spring and maple sugaring are a long ...