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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.

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Our Communications & Design division is happy to assist journalists and photo editors with stories, fact checks, photo requests, preserve tours and interviews with our experts. Members of the media may also subscribe to receive our news releases and photo opportunities via email.

Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email


 
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Feb 18, 2025 09:28 AM

Job Fair Planned for March 10

The Lake County Forest Preserves is hosting a job fair from 2–6 pm, Monday, March 10, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago. An array of temporary positions is available. ​

 
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Feb 14, 2025 03:31 PM

Investing in Lake County’s Forest Preserves for Generations to Come

Recognizing the need to protect and care for the forest preserves for future generations, the Boyers joined hundreds of others in giving to the Forest Preserves Every Acre Strong campaign.

 
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Feb 14, 2025 02:30 PM

Forest Preserves Recognized for Excellence in Communication

The Lake County Forest Preserves received awards from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the AVA Digital Awards.

 
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Dunn Museum to Premier Special Exhibition

For generations, the clothes we wear and the fabrics we sew have told much about who we are, our relationships and communities. A new special exhibition at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville brings that story to life, going back to the 1830s.

 
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Jan 16, 2025 11:07 AM

New Land Deals Advance Conservation Goals for Lake County Forest Preserves

On Wednesday, January 15, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of additional land to expand Raven Glen Forest Preserve in Antioch and finalized an agreement with the Village of Gurnee.

 
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Jan 15, 2025 02:51 PM

Alex Ross’ Portraits of Heroes & Villains Exhibition to Debut in Dunn Museum Expansion

The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, is expanding to include a new gallery for larger special exhibitions. The inaugural exhibit will feature the work of renowned comic book artist Alex Ross.

 
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Jan 15, 2025 01:05 PM

Forest Preserves Officers Honored for Saving Lost Man in Freezing Cold

Two Lake County Forest Preserves police officers were honored Wednesday for their extraordinary dedication in locating a missing man.

 
 
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