Articles filed under Outdoors
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Jackson: Whether its gamefish or panfish, Heim ready to helpMay 10, 2017 10:05 am - There is always a smile on his face. And the only time I ever saw him with a glum look was when he wasn't in his boat. One should be prepared to laugh until it hurts wh...
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Get a feel for the Fox at Mid-American Canoe & Kayak RaceMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Fox River is a lifetime friend. Similarly, I've enjoyed the same long-term relationship with the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. We go way back … to boyhood days in...
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Jackson: Need more citizens to step upMay 05, 2017 10:05 am - Have you ever wondered why Skokie Lagoon went from a red-hot fishery when first revived and re-constructed to a mere memory of how it used to be? Is there a part of you...
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Bartlett issues traffic advisory for May 13May 04, 2017 1:00 am - Bartlett police have issued a traffic advisory for the Bartlett Park District's annual Apple Blossom Run during the morning of Saturday, May 13. The run will start at 8 ...
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Bartlett police host fishing derby May 13May 02, 2017 1:00 am - The Bartlett Police Department will be hosting its free annual DARE Family Fishing Derby from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Beaver Pond on Kingston Lane and Fairview...
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Camping World acquires Gander Mountain assets in auctionMay 01, 2017 1:00 am - Lincolnshire-based Camping World Holdings, owned by serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, said Monday it has acquired the assets of Gander Mountain and Overton's Inc. thro...
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Mundelein carp festival set for May 20-21Apr 28, 2017 1:00 am - Mundelein Park and Recreation District will host a carp festival for the second consecutive year. Set for Diamond Lake, participants can fish for all the carp they can c...
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Jackson: Illinois has outdoor treasures beyond Mag MileApr 27, 2017 10:05 am - It was slightly more than 25 years ago when I had my first taste of southern Illinois bass and crappie fishing. Add to that over the years were the striped bass adventu...
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Go green at Earth Day events in the Fox ValleyApr 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. Fox Valley residents are invited to celebrate spring in an environmentally conscious way by attending one of these events. Elgin Th...
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Old time translates into good timesApr 14, 2017 10:05 am - For decades, I have been telling readers that I am a staunch believer of the continued existence of tackle and bait shops. Even though the big-box stores seem to rule t...