Articles filed under Outdoors
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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
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Jerkbaits a popular choice for fall anglersSep 21, 2021 1:00 am - While fall fishing can be the source of great action and success, it also can be maddening with its constant feeding and weather pattern changes. It is all these changes...