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Cook County Forest Preserve District
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No injuries in brush fire at Deer Grove East preserve
May 16, 2019 5:01 PM - No injuries were reported after about 50 acres of grass and marshland was burned in what's believed to have been an accidental fire Wednesday at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve near Palatine, authorities said. -
Morrison to host fishing derby, outdoor activities at Busse Woods June 15May 16, 2019 1:38 PM - Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host Earth, Air, Water, and Fire Day, featuring a fishing derby, casting lessons, guided hikes and other family activities, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15, at Grove 25 in Busse Woods.
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Learn about Des Plaines River Trail improvements in Cook County at open houseMay 13, 2019 3:51 PM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting an open house Thursday to inform the public about options for improvements along the Des Plaines River Trail at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing between Golf and Central roads in Des Plaines.
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Autopsy: Hampshire man found near Hoffman Estates took his own lifeFeb 19, 2019 4:15 PM - The death of a Hampshire man found Monday afternoon in a vehicle on forest preserve property near Hoffman Estates was a suicide, the Cook County medical examiner's office has ruled.
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Body found in vehicle at Cook County Forest Preserve near Hoffman EstatesFeb 19, 2019 11:48 AM - The body of a Hampshire man was found Monday afternoon in a vehicle on the Cook County Forest Preserve District property known as Barrington Road Pond near Hoffman Estates, authorities said.
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Cook County opening 2019 picnic permit sales Nov. 15
Nov 2, 2018 7:08 PM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County has moved up the opening of special event permit sales for 2019 by almost seven weeks to Thursday, Nov. 15. -
Cook County fall trout fishing season opens Oct. 20Oct 16, 2018 9:42 AM - The fall inland trout fishing season opens Saturday, Oct. 20, at six Forest Preserves of Cook County locations, including Busse Reservoir-North Pool (Elk Grove Village), Axehead Lake (Park Ridge) and Belleau Lake (Park Ridge).
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Cook County fall trout fishing season opens Oct. 20Oct 14, 2018 5:43 PM - The fall inland trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20, at six Forest Preserves of Cook County locations, including Busse Reservoir-North Pool (Elk Grove Village), Axehead Lake (Park Ridge) and Belleau Lake (Park Ridge).
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Where to see fall colors in the suburbs
Oct 9, 2018 5:58 AM - There are a variety of opportunities and locations to see the majesty of fall colors in the Chicago area. Here's where to enjoy the splendor of the season. -
Interpretive trail in Deer Grove preserve will be celebrated SaturdaySep 28, 2018 4:07 PM - A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the Deer Grove East Interpretive Trail, whose unique design was funded by Openlands, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Deer Grove East on West Dundee Road west of North Hicks Road in Palatine.
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