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Jul 02, 2024 11:32 AM
Award-winning gospel group Nate Martin & SIGN (Singing in God's Name) is the headliner at this year’s free Gospelfest event at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. The music festival takes place from 3–7 pm Sunday, July 28.
The Permit Office and Dunn Museum will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. Both locations are at the General Offices in Libertyville. You can still purchase permits online.
Jun 28, 2024 11:14 AM
NACPRO honored Event Operations Manager Stephanie Bosack with the New Professional award while Preservation Foundation President Nels Leutwiler was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
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Jun 27, 2024 03:00 PM
On November 5, Lake County voters will be asked to consider a referendum to bring additional resources to the Forest Preserves.
Jun 14, 2024 12:20 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves has received more than $2 million in grants over the past 13 years from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.
May 31, 2024 11:01 AM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
May 30, 2024 02:32 PM
Periodical cicadas are adding a touch of magic to this summer. Inspired by these intriguing insects, the Lake County Forest Preserves teamed up with Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa to celebrate the cicadas’ 2024 arrival with a new craft beer.
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