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The permit office, located at the General Offices in Libertyville will be closed Tuesday, February 25 from 9 am–1 pm. You can still purchase permits online.
Feb 24, 2025 03:47 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves Ranger Police presented Sgt. James Harrison with an honorable mention award Friday, February 21 for his exceptional bravery and quick thinking.
Feb 18, 2025 09:28 AM
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.
Feb 14, 2025 03:31 PM
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.
Feb 14, 2025 02:30 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves received awards from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the AVA Digital Awards.
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.
Jan 16, 2025 11:07 AM
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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