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2025

Forest preserve district sues to acquire property, while West Chicago wants housing there

Daily Herald (1/29/25)

Hoo-hoo Needs Some Good News? Injured Snowy Owl Is Rescued Near O’Hare, and There’s a Happy Ending

Daily Herald (1/24/25)

DuPage Forest Preserve District earns top S&P rating

Daily Herald (1/10/25)

Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11

Daily Herald (1/8/25)

Bald eagle found in Hinsdale felled by bird flu

Pioneer Press (1/7/25)

Curing the common cold, 1890s style

Daily Herald (1/7/25)

Want to spot a bald eagle? Will and DuPage counties offer lots of places to view them

Naperville Sun (1/3/25)

After surviving cicadas, mites and earwigs, what insects could generate buzz in 2025?

Daily Herald (1/3/25)

 

2024

The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024

Chicago Tribune (12/31/24)

Greene Valley upgrades included in forest preserve budget

Chicago Tribune (12/27/24)

Grant to help fund upgrades for Greene Valley Forest Preserve near Naperville

Daily Herald (12/27/24)

After decades of trying, DuPage acquires horse farm link to Morton Arboretum - Chicago Tribune 

Chicago Tribune (12/10/24)

Daily Herald opinion: Patience pays off: Forest preserve district makes the right move to acquire site near Wheaton

Daily Herald (12/9/24)

Votes to go greener benefit the region

Chicago Sun Times (11/23/24)

‘Critical habitat’: DuPage forest preserve wants to buy oak-studded land

Daily Herald (11/19/24)

Coyote sightings may rise in the Aurora area

Aurora Beacon-News (11/15/24)

You may see more coyotes this time of year. Here’s why and what you should do

Daily Herald (11/9/24)

Suburban Forest Preserves Asked for Tax Increases, Did Voters Answer Nature’s Call?

WTTW (11/6/24)

DuPage tax referendum to buy more forest preserve land, improve amenities easily passes

Naperville Sun (11/5/24)

Why you can’t ditch old pumpkins in forest preserves

Daily Herald (11/4/24)

DuPage Forest Preserves Begin Fall Controlled Burns to Restore Native Ecosystems

Country Herald (11/1/24)

Drivers warned to watch for deer

Aurora Beacon-News (11/1/24)

Opinion: Franz Burnier: The riches of DuPage County’s prairie are why I will be voting ‘yes’ on Nov. 5

Chicago Tribune (11/1/24)

Oh deer! Forest Preserve District warns of unexpected animals on roadways

NCTV (11/1/24)

A Very Spotlight Halloween

WGN News (10/31/24)

Aging schools and open space: Here’s what’s on the ballot in DuPage County

Daily Herald (10/31/24)

A small price for high quality of life

Daily Herald (10/31/24)

Naperville News Digest: Dumping pumpkins in forest preserves affects ecosystem; don’t worry if you see more coyotes in fall, winter: county

Naperville Sun (10/31/24)

'Pumpkin Smashes' offer eco-friendly solution to Halloweeen cleanup

FOX 32 Chicago (10/29/24)

Forest preserves deserve ‘yes’ vote

Daily Herald (10/29/24)

Vote yes for the Forest Preserve of DuPage referendum

Daily Herald (10/29/24)

Catching rays: Solar panel project planned for inside the old Danada horse track

Daily Herald (10/26/24)

Horse boarding property to become forest preserve land, family plans estate sale

Daily Herald (10/24/24)

Full list: Suburban Chicago referendums in the 2024 election

NBC Chicago (10/22/24)

Conservation is the goal for six Midwest ballot measures

The Bond Buyer (10/23/24)

Letters to the Editor: Vote yes for DuPage County forest preserve referendum

Naperville Sun (10/18/24)

Letter - Former OB trustee encourages yes vote for forest district

The Hinsdalean (10/17/25)

Nov. 5 referendums in Chicago’s suburbs: School building projects, backyard chickens and even a roundabout

Chicago Tribune (10/11/24)

LOOK: The Week in Pictures photo gallery

Daily Herald (10/14/24)

Amid fall splendor, horses steal the show at Danada in Wheaton

Daily Herald (10/13/24)

Letters to the Editor: If you value our forest preserves, vote yes on referendum; future generations will benefit from more DuPage open space

Chicago Tribune (10/11/24)

Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

The Associated Press (10/11/24)

Chicago landmark takes steps to help migrating birds avoid crashing into its glass walls

The Associated Press (10/10/24)

Forest district to ask for rate increase

The Hinsdalean (10/5/24)

At Home with Merle Burleigh

City of West Chicago (10/2/24)

IN PICTURES: 15th annual STEM Fest

Northern Star (10/1/24)

Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 19

WHBF Davenport (9/29/24)

When will hummingbirds leave Illinois? Here's when to expect peak migration

NBC Chicago (9/27/24)

DuPage County referendum asks voters to raise property taxes for additional forest preserve district funding

Chicago Tribune (9/27/24)

Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 19 in locations statewide

Illinois.gov (9/25/24)

Check Out a Buried Prairie, Walk Among Giants or Visit the ‘Birthplace’ of Chicago: 6 Picks for Outdoor Weekend Adventures

WTTW (9/19/24)

Replacement likely for historic Cenacle Bridge in DuPage County forest preserve

Audacy (9/15/24)

Scenic bridge expected to be replaced near Warrenville

Daily Herald (9/12/24)

Climb a Glacial ‘Mountain,’ Churn Some Butter or Pick Up Free Milkweed Seeds: Here’s 6 Picks for Outdoor Weekend Adventures

WTTW (9/11/24)

Meet Daisy at Danada’s Fall Festival

WTTW (9/10/24)

Daily Herald opinion: Salt Creek has benefited from the removal of dam at Graue Mill

Daily Herald (9/9/24)

From a Women-Only Adventure Day to the Great Orb Hunt, Here Are 6 Things to Do in Forest Preserves This Weekend

WTTW (9/6/24)

DuPage forest preserve district hosts ‘Night for Nature’ benefit

Chicago Tribune (9/6/24)

Visit Naperville – Active adventures await

Positively Naperville (9/3/24)

Mites enticed by cicada eggs are giving Chicagoans an itch

WBUR (8/26/24)

Newsmakers — Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

ACTV (8/21/24)

Grant sought for Greene Farm barn patio, kayak launch

Daily Herald (8/21/24)

Itchy mite bites on skin linked to cicada eggs, health experts explain

ABC 7 Chicago (8/21/24)

Itch Mites: Cicada Double Brood Brings Parasite Outbreak to Illinois

Newsweek (8/21/24)

Take a breath of fresh air at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

NCTV (8/12/24)

Daily Herald opinion: Patience could pay off for forest preserve

Daily Herald (8/12/24)

These Are The 10 Best Places to Live in DuPage County

Daily Herald (8/12/24(

DuPage County Forest Preserve plans big overhaul of maintenance campus near Warrenville

Daily Herald (8/9/24)

DuPage Forest Preserve District moves to buy horse farm near Wheaton for $12 million

Daily Herald (8/6/24)

Travel back in history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 10-11

Daily Herald (7/31/24)

The Way We Were: Burlington Park lured city folks out to the 'country' of Naperville in the late 1800s

Chicago Tribune (7/25/24)

DuPage Forest Preserve seeks tax levy

NCTV17 (7/23/24)

DuPage County Forest Preserve District placing referendum on November ballot

NCTV (7/22/24)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage wants budget increase but needs voter approval to raise taxes

Chicago Tribune (7/22/24)

DuPage County Forest Preserve District the Latest to Put Funding Increase Referendum on the Ballot

WTTW News (7/19/24)

Are you finding wolf spiders in your home? What to do and how to stay safe in Illinois

Belleville News-Democrat (7/19/24)

It’s official: DuPage voters to decide on tax hike for forest preserves

Daily Herald (7/16/24)

DuPage forest preserve leaders willing to seek $17 million tax increase

Daily Herald (7/12/24)

DuPage County voters to consider forest preserve referendum

The Center Square (7/12/24)

This Funny Video Teaches Viewers How to Beat Ticks This Summer

Outdoors with Bear Grylls (7/12/24)

DuPage County, Illinois Forest Preserve goes viral again with video on ticks

CBS News (7/12/24)

Viral video makers from DuPage Forest Preserve release new tick video

CBS News (7/12/24)

‘Harmful’ algae found in Chicagoland can make humans, pets very sick

WGN-TV (7/10/24)

DuPage County, IL – Harmful Algal Bloom Confirmed at Danada Forest Preserve

County Herald (7/9/24)

Why the DuPage forest preserve board may ask voters for tax increase

Daily Herald (7/8/24)

Laundry baskets full of freshwater mussels key to keeping DuPage waterways clean

Chicago Tribune (7/5/24)

DuPage River Trail extension in the works to better connect Naperville and Bolingbrook

Chicago Tribune (7/2/24)

This Farm In Illinois Harvests Its Own Ice In Winter And Makes Delicious Hand-Churned Ice Cream In Summer

Curly Tales (7/1/24)

Viral Video Shows How Ice Cream Was Made In The 1890s, Internet Is Amazed

New Delhi Television (7/1/24)

Naperville News Digest: DuPage County Forest Preserve District holding summer photo contest

Chicago Tribune (6/28/24)

Decorated heads are popping up across DuPage County

Shaw Local (6/26/24)

‘Flying salt shakers of death’: Fungus that creates so-called ‘zombie cicadas’ poses challenge as emergence continues

Daily Herald (6/7/24)

DuPage Forest Preserves take in more carbon than the district emits: What’s next for the organization

Daily Herald (5/16/24)

Comic video features humans reenacting cicada life cycle

WBUR (5/8/24)

Wings and Windows: COD and Willowbrook Wildlife Center Inform Public on Bird Collisions

The Courier (5/8/24)

Chicago area forest preserve workers acts out the life cycle of a cicada

CBS Chicago (5/3/24)

Horse farm near Wheaton could still become part of forest preserve

Daily Herald (5/3/24)

DuPage County Forest Preserve video makes the cicada life cycle easy to understand

Daily Herald (5/3/24)

Forestry Workers Get Buggy, Act Out Cicada Emergence

The Weather Channel (5/3/24)

Watch: Forest preserve finds creative way to show life cycle of 17-year cicada

DAILY HERALD (5/3/24)

Phase 2 of construction on the Willowbrook Wildlife Center underway

Naperville Community Television (5/2/24)

WATCH: Forestry staff act out cicada cycle in hilarious explainer video

YourBasin (5/2/24)

West Suburban Community Pantry Support Earth Friendly Practices Everyday

The Times Weekly (5/2/24)

DuPage County Forest Preserve Re-Enacts Cicada Emergence

ABC 7 (5/2/24)

Forest Preserve Demonstrates Cicada Life Cycle

WGN (5/2/24)

Illinois Forestry Staff Act Out Cicada Cycle in Hilarious Explainer Video

Storyful (5/2/24)

Cicada re-enactment from DuPage County Forest Preserve!

WGN (5/2/24)

What Wheaton drivers should know about Gary Avenue road work

Shaw Local (5/1/24)

Rescuers Do The Sweetest Thing For Baby Owl Who Fell From Nest

THE DODO (4/25/24)

West Suburban Community Pantry honors Earth Day daily with sustainable practices

DAILY HERALD (4/23/24)

Daily Herald opinion: Making up for lost time

Daily Herald (4/23/24)

How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its future

Daily Herald (4/22/24)

Are cicadas already emerging? Images, videos show large sightings in Chicago area

NBC CHICAGO (4/22/24)

Letter: Return of control Forest Preserve District to DuPage County Board would end up in inaction

the doings (4/21/24)

Referendum draft proposes bringing Forest Preserve District back under DuPage County Board control

Chicago Tribune (4/16/24)

The Great American Eclipse: Your Guide to the Upcoming Solar Show in Chicago, Downstate Illinois and Everywhere Else

WTTW (4/2/24)

‘A long time coming’: Popular DuPage forest preserves may ditch latrines for flush washrooms

Daily Herald (4/1/24)

What’s next at Willowbrook Wildlife Center? Restoration of ‘Back 40’ natural area

Daily Herald (3/24/24)

DuPage Forest Preserve law enforcement department seeks reaccreditation

Shaw Local (3/25/24)

North Central College hosting For Love of Waterways (FLOW) film fest

Naperville Community Television (3/20/24)

Federal funds to support affordable housing development in Glen Ellyn

Daily Herald (3/18/24)

After another unseasonably warm season, Naperville residents wonder if their kids will ever see winters like they used to have: ‘It was fun growing up here’

Naperville Sun (3/9/24)

Bridge leading to popular museum in DuPage County to be replaced after flooding issues

WBBM NEWSRADIO (3/7/24)

DuPage County set to rebuild Geneva Road bridge

Daily Herald (3/6/24)

‘The timing of this project is perfect’: Forest preserve district to replace bridge near Graue Mill

Daily Herald (3/5/24)

Elmhurst Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge In Works

Patch (2/26/24)

33 stone heads to be displayed around DuPage County in “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” exhibit

Naperville Community Television (2/10/24)

Architect hired for Maple Meadows golf course makeover

Daily Herald (2/7/24)

Danada mourns Nick, the horse that could paint Pollock-style

Daily Herald (2/6/24)

Along for the ride: Trail volunteers keep forest preserves safe

Daily Herald (2/5/24)

Red-tailed hawk shows 'miraculous recovery' after being rescued in downtown Aurora

WBBM Newsradio (2/1/24)

State lawmakers gather for Legislative Breakfast at DuPage County Forest Preserve District

DuPage Policy Journal (2/1/24)

Don’t wake groundhogs for Groundhog Day, says Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Naperville Community Television (1/31/24)

Native Mollusks Are Key to Freshwater Ecosystems. Here’s How One Group is Helping Build Mussel Mass on the Chicago River

WTTW (1/30/24)

‘We think it’s a big deal’: Rare dual emergence of cicadas has some people buzzing

Daily Herald (1/28/24)

Looking for a winter adventure? Check out these skiing options in Northern Illinois

Shaw Local (1/18/24)

Recapping the year in birding: Local watchers experienced some mind-bending sightings in 2023

Daily Herald (1/17/24)

Eight Illinois communities to receive nearly $2.4 million for local outdoor recreational opportunities

Illinois.gov (1/16/24)

No shortage of winter activities at DuPage County forest preserves

Shaw Local (1/16/24)

Learn about the history of St. James Farm

Daily Herald (1/15/24)

Best Sledding Hills In and Near Chicago

Mommy Poppins (1/14/24)

Ice-fishing regulations updated for Chicago-area public sites

Chicago Sun Times (1/14/24)

Hear a personal history of St. James Farm Forest Preserve

Daily Herald (1/3/24)

Rare dual emergence of cicadas has some people buzzing: ‘We think it’s a big deal’

Shaw Local (1/29/24)

 

2023

DuPage County Forest Preserve District holds the line on taxes for fourth consecutive year

Daily Herald (Posted 12/30/23)

Willowbrook Wildlife Center receives state grant

Daily Herald (Posted 12/10/23)

Project returning historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook to its former glory

Daily Herald (Posted 11/29/23)

It’s Fire Season — On Purpose — In the Region’s Forest Preserves. Cook County Has a New Map of Prescribed Burn Sites

WTTW News (Posted 11/17/23)

Restoring Mayslake Hall: What the future holds for historic Peabody mansion in Oak Brook 

Daily Herald (Posted 11/16/23)

Go & Show: Urban Stream Research Center, Birds in My Neighborhood and Illumination

Chicago Sun Times (Posted 11/16/23)

IDNR announces Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities grant award

Illinois.gov (Posted 11/13/23)

Controlled burns planned at Kane, DuPage forest preserves

Chicago Tribune (Posted 11/10/23)

Why deer-related crashes may be on the rise right now and what to do if you hit one

NBC Chicago (Posted 11/8/23)

Best Places for Families to Live in DuPage County

Chicago Parent (Posted 11/7/3)

DuPage forest preserve permits to go on sale Dec. 1

Daily Herald (Posted 11/1/23)

Photo Gallery: Horsin’ Around Day at Danada

The Courier (Posted 10/30/23)

DuPage County officials working to get regional trail proposal back on track

Daily Herald (Posted 10/24/23)

Illinois County Named Best Place to Live In State May Surprise You

Newsbreak (Posted 10/17/23)

Vickroy: It’s time to give the unfairly maligned spider a little of the respect it’s due

Naperville Sun (Posted 10/16/23)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County conducts lighting audit to reduce light pollution

Shaw Local News Network (Posted 10/11/23)

Why DuPage forest preserve district wants to upgrade Maple Meadows Golf Course

Daily Herald (Posted 10/10/23)

Spine-Chilling Tales Await at Mayslake’s Gothic Ghost Stories Event in Oak Brook

Country Herald (Posted 10/9/23)

Festivals Oct. 6-12: Oktoberfests, Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Scarecrow Fest and more

Daily Herald (Posted 10/5/23)

Native American Cultural And Environmental Center To Fill McKee House

Patch (Posted 9/28/23)

Illinois fall trout season opens in October

wgem (Posted 9/28/23)

18 Best Things to Do in Elmhurst, IL

Travel Lens (Posted 9/24/23)

Aquatic studies 101: DuPage ecologists raise mussels, a dragonfly that are basic to local waters

Daily Herald (Posted 9/22/23)

DuPage County residents invited to shape future of forest preserves

Shaw Local News Network (Posted 9/17/23)

Glen Ellyn, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County sign agreement to preserve McKee House

Shaw Local News Network (Posted 9/13/23)

'Landfills can be desirable features': How they're doing that in DuPage County

Daily Herald (Posted 9/11/23)

Photos: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County holds annual rubber duck race

Shaw Local News Network (Posted 9/7/23)

When do hummingbirds leave Illinois? Here's when to expect peak migration

NBC Chicago (Posted 8/23/23)

West Suburban Community Pantry pays it forward with food for Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Daily Herald (Posted 8/23/23)

Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 21 community organizations

Daily Herald (Posted 8/17/23)

What a relief: 4 DuPage County forest preserves to upgrade to flush washrooms

Daily Herald (Posted 8/11/23)

Protecting Blanding's turtles: How a grant could help species' survival in DuPage County

Daily Herald (Posted 8/3/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve District joins green energy group

Naperville Sun (Posted 7/28/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve District ranks among the nation's best for alternative fuel fleet

Daily Herald (Posted 7/25/23)

Support DuPage Forest Preserve Habitat Restoration and Wildlife Through A Night for Nature Sept. 14

Bugle Newspapers (Posted 7/24/23)

DuPage County’s Blackwell Forest Preserve offers activities for everyone

NCTV-17 (Posted 7/21/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve District’s fleet ranks among top in the nation

Shaw Local (Posted 7/21/23)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County to hold online tree and shrub sale

Shaw Local (Posted 7/21/23)

Fundraiser to help restore DuPage County forest preserves

Shaw Local (Posted 7/19/23)

Paddling, fireflies, zip lining, archery among summer activities at area forest preserves

Daily Herald (Posted 7/16/23)

New 'Resident Hall' at Willowbrook Wildlife Center gives animals room to thrive

Daily Herald (Posted 7/7/23)

How do you treat contaminated rainwater at a DuPage County landfill? Let trees clean it.

Daily Herald (Posted 6/18/23)

Hidden Lake Debuts New Bridges For National Trail Day

Patch (Posted 6/13/23)

DuPage forest preserve police urge caution after car break-ins

Daily Herald (Posted 6/12/23)

Rubber duck race to support DuPage Forest Preserve District

NCTV (Posted 6/12/23)

Blackwell buildings overdue for overhaul, DuPage forest preserve leaders say

Daily Herald (Posted 6/8/23)

Photos: Cops and Bobbers fishing derby in Wheaton

Shaw Local (Posted 6/7/23)

Duck Race to benefit DuPage Forest Preserve District

Naperville Sun (Posted 6/7/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve plans new trail celebration in Wheaton

Shaw Local (Posted 6/7/23)

Free Kids' Fishing Derby To Be Held At Blackwell Forest Preserve

Patch (Posted 6/5/23)

Will hike for beer! Seven Midwest hikes with taprooms nearby.

WBEZ Chicago (Posted 6/2/23)

Spongy moth menacing? It's the caterpillar that ravages our trees' leaves: What's being done

Daily Herald (Posted 5/25/23)

Here are the Rankings for the 2023 Leading Fleets

Government Fleet (Posted 5/22/23)

Watch out for turtles in the road, DuPage Forest Preserve warns

CBS News Chicago (Posted 5/18/23)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County warns drivers to watch out for turtles

FOX 32 Chicago (Posted 5/18/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve has turtle warning for drivers

CBS News Chicago (Posted 5/18/23)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County connects people/nature

NCTV (Posted 5/16/23)

Time for some upgrades: Historic Danada House to get accessibility, other improvements next year

Daily Herald (Published 5/16/23)

Where you can expect construction projects in DuPage County forest preserves

Daily Herald (Published 5/11/23)

Windy City Walkers take part in 'Walk with GMA' in Oak Brook

ABC 7 Chicago (Posted 5/10/23)

Free wood chips available at Forest Preserve District's Native Plant Nursery May 20

Daily Herald (Published 5/4/23)

How to see the Chicago skyline from Greene Valley summit near Naperville 

Daily Herald (Published 5/2/23)

How to see the Chicago skyline from Greene Valley summit near Naperville 

Daily Herald (Published 5/2/23)

Your Hometown: Willowbrook Wildlife Center: Preserving and protecting the fauna of Glen Ellyn 

WGN RADIO (Posted 4/27/23)

Mussel population to be grown in Nippersink Creek, improve tributary’s health

Shaw Local (Published 4/23/23) 

Graue Mill and Museum Opens for the Season April 15

Daily Herald (Published 4/12/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve District To Do Prescribed Burns

Chicago Tribune (Published 4/7/23)

West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District: 2023 Season Update

City of West Chicago (Published 4/8/23)

How Naperville will Create, Enhance Habitats for the Bees and the Butterflies

Daily Herald (Published 3/23/23)

Trout Fishing for Kids offered at Wood Dale Grove March 25

Daily Herald (Published 3/21/23)

Brief Tornado Reported Near Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Daily Herald (Published 2/27/23)

Chicago Weather Alert: At least 2 Tornadoes Confirmed in Chicago Suburbs

CBS Chicago (Published 2/27/23)

DuPage Forest Preserve Board Retains Legislative Lobbyist

Daily Herald (Published 2/21/23)

Breaking New Ground: How Willowbrook Wildlife Center Will Cut Energy Use

Daily Herald (Published 2/20/23)

Tours Offer Glimpse Of Maple Syrup Making In DuPage County

Patch (Published 2/13/23)

Best County to Live in for Every State

Stacker (Published 2/10/23)

The Big List: 45 Places to Cross-Country Ski, Snowshoe and Sled in the Chicago Area

WBEZ (Published 1/12/23)

TV Show Filming At Waterfall Glen

Patch (Published 1/10/23)