Articles filed under Outdoors
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Perch fishing heating up in Lake MichiganNov 23, 2021 12:00 am - Trees are being lit, stockings are being hung, and yellow perch are slowly starting to move into the harbors along Lake Michigan. The most wonderful time of the year is ...
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New retiree from Roselle goes on first fishing trip in 50 years and catches a 52-inch muskieNov 22, 2021 10:00 pm - Recently retired from the post office, longtime Roselle resident Ross Elke went on his first fishing trip in almost 50 years with his brother Roger and friend Larry Sori...
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Constable: What happens when an anti-gunner like me still has guns in the familyNov 18, 2021 4:20 am - As a longtime advocate of gun-free homes, I find myself in a predicament Wednesday that has me driving to Des Plaines and packing heat. My gun is a Remington 11-48 semi-...
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Wauconda Park District buying marina to preserve public access to Bangs LakeNov 15, 2021 12:00 am - The Wauconda Park District plans to buy a marina and related amenities on the south side of Bangs Lake for $1.7 million in a move intended protect future public access. ...
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Structure is key to late fall fishingNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - There is a common refrain you will hear among anglers throughout the year that takes on a little more importance as we get into the late fall: To find fish, you need to ...
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Constable: Wayne fox hunt features pageantry, etiquette and no bloodNov 06, 2021 1:00 am - The first rule of the Wayne-DuPage Hunt club is don't make assumptions about the hunt club members. Yes, they appear to be a large group on horseback with a pack of bark...
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Schaumburg trying to acquire site around pond near commercial areaOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Schaumburg officials are seeking to acquire a 6.6-acre site dominated by a pond that the village has already been maintaining since at least 2012. If successful, the vil...
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Evan Gregor: More than enough time to target muskiesOct 26, 2021 1:00 am - Shorter days and colder nights remind us that open water fishing season is nearing its end. Don't fret though: There is more than enough time left to catch a musky. Mus...
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Here's what you need to know with trout season opening Saturday in Cook CountyOct 05, 2021 1:00 am - If you are looking for one last opportunity to fill your freezers before winter, you are in luck. An area fishing tradition is returning to area lakes. The Cook County F...
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Cook County to stock lakes for fall trout fishing seasonSep 26, 2021 11:00 pm - More than 7,400 pounds of fish will be stocked into six lakes