Articles filed under Outdoors
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How to bring monarch butterflies back to suburbs: Plant milkweedJun 17, 2016 11:00 pm - As far as conservation movements go, advocates for the monarch butterfly hope theirs is a relatively easy sell. Schaumburg schoolteacher Kim Savino and the Schaumburg Pa...
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Kids compete to catch a big one at Tuna KahunaJun 16, 2016 5:30 am - Kids can get a hook, line and sinker at the 21st annual South Elgin Tuna Kahuna Free Fishing Contest from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Blackhawk Park, 1479 Blac...
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Mike Jackson: Don't overlook Great Lakes carpJun 15, 2016 10:05 am - There are a lot of heavily muscled freshwater fish swimming in our lakes and rivers. You have the mighty sturgeon, a prehistoric remnant that when brought to the market ...
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Ideal conditions greet paddlers in Fox River canoe raceJun 05, 2016 1:00 am - The Fox River was a paddler's paradise for Sunday's 55th annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. All the stars were aligned - the weather was cool, a north tail wind gav...
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Despite rain, hundreds attend Hoffman Estates fishing derbyJun 04, 2016 1:00 am - Colorful bobbers and raindrops dotted South Ridge Lake in Hoffman Estates Saturday, during the village's annual community fishing derby. Serious rain held off for a few ...
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Jackson on fishing: Think small in the pursuit of bluegillsJun 02, 2016 10:05 am - Barry T. in Arlington Heights is a regular reader, and he often sends emails about his fish-catching prowess. And his latest missive struck a populist chord with me: "I ...
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Busse Woods fishing derby set for June 5May 30, 2016 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider's fishing derby is Sunday, June 5, at Busse Woods Grove 25 near Elk Grove Village - an annual free event that is open to all ages....
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Father's Day Fishing Derby in Schaumburg June 18May 27, 2016 1:00 am - Dads, grandpas and children are invited to join the Schaumburg Park District's annual Father's Day Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Volkening Lake...
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Clinic on dog-powered sports in Hoffman EstatesMay 24, 2016 1:00 am - A pair of dog-running clubs will present a two-day "Dog Powered Sports Clinic" over Memorial Day weekend at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates. The clinic is designed to help e...
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Solstice Hop & Vine Fest in Schaumburg June 18May 24, 2016 1:00 am - Plan to toast in summer with a wide selection of wines, brews and food at the Schaumburg Park District's annual Solstice Hop & Vine Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June ...