Articles filed under Outdoors
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Take a walk, run though downtown Elgin SaturdayMay 21, 2014 5:00 am - The 37th Elgin Valley Fox Trot will again feature three races and $1,500 in cash prizes. It steps off from Douglas Avenue and Kimball Street at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2...
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Boat rental areas open in DuPageMay 15, 2014 11:00 pm - The DuPage County Forest Preserve District's two boat-rental areas, on Herrick Lake at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton and Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preser...
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Cold-front setbacks not stopping top guidesMay 14, 2014 10:04 am - An angling sage told me this week to have plenty of patience with regard to our constantly changing weather patterns. Donald K. of Hoffman Estates e-mailed to offer sola...
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A sunny twist on conventional spring bassing wisdomMay 14, 2014 10:04 am - I got to one of my favorite ponds while the sun was kind enough to remind me that spring is in the air. I purposely brought a new pair of high, rugged rubber boots so I ...
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Wauconda officials oppose no wake zone on Bangs LakeMay 14, 2014 5:15 am - Closing roughly one-third of Bangs Lake to faster boat traffic is not the immediate answer to potential safety issues, Wauconda village trustees informally agreed Tuesda...
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16 lives lost, but Everest still callsMay 13, 2014 5:30 am - Suburban man's climb canceled amid tragedy
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To effect change on the Chain, you've got to make wavesMay 07, 2014 10:00 am - I guess it takes an extra harsh winter to rile some folks to the point of total frustration. The Fox Chain of Lakes has traditionally been home to thousands of boaters, ...
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Bartlett cops hold family fishing derbyMay 04, 2014 1:01 am - Bartlett police are hosting a catch-and-release fishing derby from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17. There will be raffles and prizes during the free event at Beaver Pond, ...
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Drowning brings back Batavia dam questionsMay 02, 2014 5:30 am - What should we do with it, and is money there for it, leaders ask
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Confessions of a fly-tying addictApr 30, 2014 10:04 am - I've had a long and arduous journey through the world of withdrawal. I was one of those slaves, happily locked into my addiction - or so I thought. When I shared my plig...