Articles filed under Outdoors
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Talk fishing with Tony Krizek and Fox Valley Area AnglersAug 15, 2018 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Area Anglers, an all species fishing club, will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Tap House Grill, 3341 W. Main St., St. Charl...
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Constable: Suburban birder honked off by plans to change conservation lawAug 11, 2018 1:00 am - While birders are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the iconic conservation law credited with saving birds such as the trumpeter swan and the bald eagle from extincti...
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Chicago River a true thing of beauty for boatingAug 09, 2018 10:05 am - The term visionary is often applied to scientists, musicians and heavy duty thinkers who claim to know the true meaning of life. I'm not sure what category Pat Harrison ...
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Constable: Golden Gate finish beckons for Libertyville cyclistAug 02, 2018 5:30 am - Libertyville resident Maggie Piazzi's dream of bicycling 4,711 miles across the country to honor her father and other survivors and victims of cancer hit a snag on Day O...
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Dragon boat races in Busse Woods' South Pool: Watch this cool drone footageJul 28, 2018 1:00 am - Dragon boat racing has been part of Chinese culture for 2,500 years and a fun way to spend a Saturday in the Northwest suburbs for the past seven. Racers and representat...
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Rock bass just don't get any respectJul 26, 2018 10:05 am - Since I am boatless now, I must rely upon the good graces of others when it comes to helping me get on the bigger lakes to hunt for smallmouth bass. I literally missed m...
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Cicadas are a noisy, natural part of summerJul 25, 2018 5:00 am - There's nothing to fear when it comes to cicadas. You don't have to take any precautions. The experts have no tips to help you deal with them. The bottom line is this: T...
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Police continue search for Chicago-to-Mackinac racerJul 25, 2018 1:00 am - Chicago Police Department marine units continued surface searches on Lake Michigan Wednesday for 53-year-old Jon Santarelli, who was knocked overboard Saturday when the ...
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Happy trails: Top 10 nature walks in Kane CountyJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - It's no secret that spending time outdoors enjoying the fresh air, the smells, and sounds of nature can be rejuvenating and very good for your physical and spiritual hea...
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Success on the Fox Chain just takes some finesseJul 18, 2018 10:05 am - One of the 10 cardinal rules of fishing Illinois lakes is to stay home or go to a secluded pond to reduce your chances of being hit by a boat filled with idiots and drun...