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The Permit Office and the Dunn Museum, located at the General Offices in Libertyville will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. You can still purchase permits online.
© Jeff Goldberg
Dec 10, 2024 10:37 AM
Words of the Woods, the Lake County Forest Preserves’ award-winning podcast about nature and history, debuted its third season on December 4. It’s available on all major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: LCFPD.org/podcast.
© Justine Neslund
Dec 10, 2024 08:20 AM
Illinois winters can create great snowmobiling conditions. Join the Forest Preserves Ranger Police for a snowmobile safety course from 8 am to 5 pm Saturday, January 18, at the Operations and Public Safety Facility, 19808 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.
Dec 09, 2024 11:13 AM
The 10th annual Lake County History Symposium takes place virtually on Zoom from 6:30–8:30 pm on January 9 and 16. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation" is this year's theme.
Jeff Goldberg
Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves is cooperating with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to keep a close watch on an injured mute swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.
At a special meeting on Monday, December 2, the Board of Commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Board also elected Gina Roberts (District 4) to serve as vice president.
Nov 26, 2024 03:00 PM
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