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Muskrats Flourish Amid Chicago River, Parks Under Fire

3/30/2025

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Muskrats thrive in the Chicago River system, yet remain a rare sight downtown, as noted by wildlife expert Jeffrey Williams. Meanwhile, Nicholas Kriho immortalized a stunning lunar eclipse near Braidwood Lake. As the community gears up for hunter safety courses and a fisheries workshop, the Chicago Park District is under fire for lax enforcement of overnight restrictions at lakefront parks.

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Story summary

Muskrats thrive in the Chicago River system, yet remain a rare sight downtown, as noted by wildlife expert Jeffrey Williams. Meanwhile, Nicholas Kriho immortalized a stunning lunar eclipse near Braidwood Lake. As the community gears up for hunter safety courses and a fisheries workshop, the Chicago Park District is under fire for lax enforcement of overnight restrictions at lakefront parks.