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© Justine Neslund
Nov 13, 2024 10:13 AM
On Wednesday, November 13, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 9.4-acre property it has sought for 36 years. The land, located on Cuba Road east of Ela Road, will be acquired for $725,000.
Nov 08, 2024 01:33 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves nominated two of its partners who went on to win top honors in the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards competition.
© Bob Callebert
On November 5, Lake County voters will be asked to consider a referendum to bring additional resources to the Forest Preserves.
Nov 04, 2024 12:29 PM
Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserves are testing an experimental treatment to protect Blanding’s turtles from a dangerous, potentially fatal fungal disease.
Oct 18, 2024 12:16 PM
An anonymous private foundation and Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial services company founded in Lake County, have together donated $1.5 million to endow two popular forest preserves.
Oct 18, 2024 11:21 AM
Feeling the pinch of earlier sunsets? Starting Sunday, November 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.
The Lake County Forest Preserves' Horizons magazine recently received four prestigious awards from two esteemed competitions.
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