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Blackwell Ice Fishing Tournament Rescheduled to Feb. 12

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 noon to...

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Get IDOT Road Conditions & Information Online

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 imagery and...

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Wheaton Holiday Lights Recycling Program

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 Jan....

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Chicago Botanic Garden Snow & Ice Damage Information

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...

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DuPage County Forest Preserve Budget & Tax Levy Information

District Approves 2022 Budget and 2021 Tax Levy (Dec. 14, 2021) — The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County approved a 2022 budget that continues to demonstrate the agency’s value to DuPage County residents. “It’s a very exciting time in the District,” said Andrew...

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Restoration work to close some trails at Herrick Lake

Daily Herald report Updated12/13/2021 4:16 PM A habitat improvement project at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve will cause temporary trail closures at the preserve near Wheaton. The work will begin Dec. 20 and require closing a section of the Green Heron Trail through...

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Blackwell Ice Fishing Tournament 1/8/22

Test Your Fishing Skills at Popular Hard Water Classic Ice Fishing Tournament Jan. 8 Chicagoland’s largest ice fishing tournament offers fun for all ages (Dec. 9, 2021) — Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing...

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DuPage County News Release Re: New Voting Equipment

NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT ARRIVES TO DUPAGE – CHRISTMAS EARLY IN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE WHEATON, IL – New voting equipment has arrived to the DuPage County Clerk’s Office. Staff is busy unpacking the Hart InterCivic Verity paper voting system featuring 100 percent paper...

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Holiday Safety for Pets from DuPage County Animal Services

With the excitement of the holiday season lurks hidden potential dangers for pets. This newsletter describes how to keep your pet (or your family’s or friend’s pets) from needing emergency care during all the hustle and bustle. Avoid access to any string, such as...

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