Today, the bluegills, catfish and Canada geese that once populated the area have mostly abandoned the creek, which has long been polluted by runoff from farms and nearby parking lots.
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Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
The town official spoke with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and with this week’s warm weather potentially causing the pond’s ice to thaw, geese will have more space to spread out, helping to reduce the potential for transmission.
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