Articles filed under Outdoors
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Ice skating at Schaumburg's Olympic ParkJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Unsupervised ice skating is available this winter on temporary rinks at the Schaumburg Park District's Olympic Park, 1675 E. Old Schaumburg Road, during park hours as we...
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Outdoors show season begins for lots to enjoyJan 13, 2016 9:05 am - It's not déjà vu, but rather outdoor history repeating itself in a newer form. I'm referring to the 2016 Chicago Sportsmen Show, which opens its doors Jan. 20 at the Don...
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Constable: When kids brought guns to schoolJan 10, 2016 6:30 am - The shooting wouldn't start until after school, but the plan called for 10 semiautomatic shotguns and 1,000 rounds of ammunition to arrive at school early on a Wednesday...
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Muskie Expo continues Sunday at Sears CentreJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - The Chicago Muskie Show features visits with pros and a chance to evaluate thousands of products by bringing together name brands, speakers and retailers for three days ...
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Chicago Muskie Show returns to Sears Centre Jan. 8-10Jan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - The Chicago Muskie Show returns to the Sears Centre this weekend after drawing about 10,000 attendees in its inaugural appearance last year. It will feature the latest i...
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Grateful for a rich past, and keeping an eye on fishing's next big thingDec 31, 2015 9:04 am - I am a very fortunate human being. I have been around long enough to have witnessed some great things in the world of fresh- and saltwater angling. And in my opinion som...
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Snowmobile training class on Jan. 9Dec 30, 2015 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is offering a free snow mobile training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the operations and public safety facili...
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Colder weather a good thing for Villa OliviaDec 28, 2015 12:00 am - Monday's blast of wintry precipitation isn't all a bad thing, especially if you are eager to hit the slopes on skis or a snowboard. Bartlett's Villa Olivia hasn't been o...
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Schaumburg parks to offer Winter Fest Jan. 16-17Dec 28, 2015 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District aims to show off a different side of the great outdoors with its Winter Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17, at S...
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A rare December stream outing yields some nice giftsDec 23, 2015 9:04 am - BROWN COUNTY, Wis. - I wasn't sure if I would last more than 15 minutes, but I held fast and toughed it out. I went on another one of my stream expeditions so as to make...