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The infusion of funds will accelerate efforts to return forest preserve acreage to its natural state.

Rita Renwick has a last name that’s familiar to many in the Plainfield area. The long-time volunteer even worked as part of the group to preserve the Lake Renwick area and its rookery, but she isn’t related to the family that once owned the property that is now the preserve.

Kids of all ages can discover more about nature and the world around them by visiting willyswilderness.org.

The year kicks off with 'Snow Day Fest' and a Frida Kahlo exhibit in January.

The balanced budget features money for maintenance and improvements and a lower tax rate.

The access area also features a picnic pavilion that can accommodate up to 50 people.

Free dog park permits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to therapy dogs that are affiliated with Will County not-for-profit organizations.

There can be a lot of noise and stressful things on social media these days, but we think we have the perfect antidote for it all: Calm, relaxing and cute wildlife photos.

The Old Plank Road Trail was a decades-long project converting an old railway line to a recreational trail, and Mike Rzepka was there from the start.

The latest trail addition will stretch 0.85 mile from 111th Street in Naperville to Rockwell Lane in Plainfield.

The permits can be used at all five of the Forest Preserve District's off-leash dog parks.

Whether you're standing tall on the hill or rolling down it, it's a great place to spend some time creating memories.

Barb Ferry has been volunteering with the district for more than 15 years.

Additional erosion control measures and lease flexibility changes begin in 2019.

This story is the first in a series of "Happy Place" tales from Forest Preserve employees and members of the public.