Articles filed under DuPage County Forest Preserve District
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How DuPage forest preserve candidates would address trails, open space
Nov 4, 2022 6:36 PM - Construction projects and regional trail networks have become defining issues in DuPage County forest preserve elections. Here's an overview of the candidates and their platforms. -
Where Hebreard, Schillerstrom stand on land purchases for DuPage forest preserves
Oct 20, 2022 8:21 AM - The race for DuPage County Forest Preserve president pits Democratic incumbent Daniel Hebreard against GOP stalwart Robert Schillerstrom. During a recent Daily Herald forum, the candidates weighed in on open space issues and the district's master plan. -
Historic bridge to make its return to Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in October
Oct 1, 2022 7:33 AM - Work continues on a historic bridge from Hidden Lake Forest Preserve near Downers Grove. The bridge will return to the preserve in October. -
After a two-year hiatus, Fall Festival at Danada is back
Sep 21, 2022 11:04 PM - Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Fall Festival at Danada on Oct. 8-9. "We're excited to offer two full days of equestrian performances and fall activities for the first time. Fall Festival at Danada is one of the only free equestrian shows of its kind in DuPage County," said Wayne Zaininger, the center's manager. -
'It's extremely busy': As animals keep coming, work to give Willowbrook center some space begins
Aug 17, 2022 8:16 AM - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on Thursday kicked off a $29.2 million overhaul of Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Over four phases of construction, the project will reshape nearly every aspect of Willowbrook's operations. -
DuPage Forest Preserve District program a finalist for state awardAug 11, 2022 11:24 AM - A DuPage Forest Preserve District volunteer program started during the COVID-19 pandemic is one of four finalists for the Illinois Governor's Hometown Award.
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Three opportunities to fish with police this month in DuPage CountyAug 2, 2022 5:22 PM - Cops & Bobbers: Fish with the Cops events are being hosted by DuPage County Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement and Wood Dale, Wheaton and Bartlett police departments.
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'Truly an outstanding individual': Former West Chicago mayor dies at age 97
Jul 19, 2022 9:01 PM - Former West Chicago Mayor Richard "Dick" Truitt has died at the age of 97. Truitt, a World War II veteran who fought in Normandy and in the Battle of the Bulge, served as mayor from 1971 to 1977. -
Renovations to begin on historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook; First Folio shows will go on
Jul 15, 2022 4:18 PM - Renovation work on Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook officially begins Monday, July 18. The 1920s Tudor-style mansion owned by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District will be closed to the public for about a year. -
State grants awarded to DuPage County park districts and forest preserves
Jul 13, 2022 2:41 PM - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $5.3 million in state grants to park districts and forest preserves throughtout DuPage County.
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