All forest preserve visitor centers will be closed on April 2 and April 4.
Thousands of votes were cast in the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Tournament of Birds.
The fire district said the fire was caused by a cigarette, which was accelerated by a mobile oxygen concentrator.
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A golden retriever was rescued from Monee Reservoir after breaking through the ice.
Sales of the District’s 2021 Dog Park Calendar raised almost $6,000 for the humane society.
The public can vote for favorite their bird in each online match-up created by the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
The recognition is "a testament to the dedication of the Forest Preserve’s finance department," Director Lisa Lukasevich said.
The club celebrated the end of its 60th year with a virtual tea party on Monday.
Two upcoming webinars will address services and resources for Veterans and their families, as well as Veteran-owned businesses.
Technical difficulties with the new fishing license system launched by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources led to the problem.
After large snowfall last month, students helped clear 184 fire hydrants in exchange for community service hours from the fire district.
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Spring is slipping into town so that means it’s time to head to Monee Reservoir for fishing and boating activities.
The foundation is also offering educational Zoom webinars to help residents with native planting projects.
The event will be by appointment only, and will be held March 27 in the Hickory Creek Metra parking lot.
The free program set for March 6 at Plum Creek Nature Center will feature the sap-to-syrup process.
The chamber was first created in 1961.
Nesting season is getting underway at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Coyotes might become more protective of their turf in the coming weeks as mating season is underway and pupping season is around the corner.
Volunteers are asked to assist seniors with the removal of snow from their driveways and walkways.
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Illinois American Water encourages residents in the company’s service areas to report water emergencies via the company’s website.
One hour of community service will be given per hydrant or per driveway, the fire district said.
The highest snowfall was at Midway Airport, which received 17.7 inches of snow.
Several services will be closed or delayed on Tuesday due to the wintry weather.
Mokena residents are reminded that the building is a temporary warming center during extreme temperatures.
A maximum of 50 people can now attend in-person programs indoors.
Early registration for the event ends Feb. 26, and the registration deadline is March 11.
Ladders and scaffolding were used to get the height of the snowman, and it was built by hand using shovels and storage containers.
The Board approved the purchase of two drones that will be used by the MPD in its efforts to solve crimes and locate missing persons.
New acquisitions total 80 acres.
Some preserves may remain closed as District staff work to plow the roadways to make travel less hazardous.
To arrange accommodations, call the Mokena Police Department.
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected this weekend and into the work week.
With extremely cold temperatures expected in the coming days, IAW is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes.
The contest is for kids in grades 4 through 8.
A $92,000 grant was recently awarded by the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.
Four Rivers Education Center in Channahon, Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville and Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete are now open.