by Rose Kuntze | Jan 7, 2022 | News
by Rose Kuntze | Jan 7, 2022 | News
If you find a wild animal that looks injured or orphaned, leave it alone and call the Forest Preserve District’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center at 630-942-6200. Recordings offer general advice when the center is closed. Or visit the wildlife rescue advice page....
by Rose Kuntze | Jan 4, 2022 | News
Due to unfavorable ice conditions, the DuPage Forest Preserve District has rescheduled its annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12. The tournament is at Blackwell Forest Preserve’s Silver Lake near Warrenville, and will be from...
by Rose Kuntze | Jan 4, 2022 | News
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s gettingaroundillinois.com website provides the latest on ongoing road construction, traffic volumes on state routes and the status of future projects. The site includes a modernized map highlighted by new aerial...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 30, 2021 | News
Daily Herald report Wheaton is offering a holiday lights recycling program to keep discarded bulbs out of landfills. Strands of incandescent or LED lights in any condition may be brought to the city’s public works storage facility, 820 W. Liberty Drive, through...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 28, 2021 | News
Snow and ice can be heavy, damaging your trees and shrubs. When possible, shake snow off branches. (Courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden) This winter, carefully shake snow off plants during heavy wet storms to minimize damage. Once the snow or ice has frozen on, it is...
