Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Worker injured by falling branch in Busse Woods
Jan 12, 2021 9:37 PM - A worker was injured by a falling tree branch in Busse Woods at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday while he was clearing dead trees and underbrush from the forest, authorities said. -
How biking helped us in 2020 -- and a look back at some key trail improvements
Jan 7, 2021 12:27 PM - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged -- biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. -
Rejuvenate your spirit in area forest preserves this winter
Dec 29, 2020 8:44 AM - On Monday, Dec. 28, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other leaders encouraged residents to get out and enjoy area forest preserves to stay healthy. -
2020 was a big year in birding
Dec 18, 2020 6:00 AM - Bird watchers in 2020 enjoyed relief from pandemic stress and a flurry of rare sightings.
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Cook County, Elk Grove agree on project to add turn lanes on Arlington Heights Road
Nov 25, 2020 5:15 AM - A long-awaited road project to add left-turn lanes to a large portion of Arlington Heights Road through Elk Grove Village has secured $5.5 million in county and local funds. -
Fall colors brighten Somme Woods
Oct 21, 2020 12:33 PM - Fall colors nearing their peak brighten an overcast afternoon in an aerial view taken at Somme Woods near Northbrook recently. -
Editorial: Our debt to those who set aside forest preserves
Oct 14, 2020 1:00 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald offers thanks to those with the foresight to set aside the open land for our forest preserves that now have become such precious escapes from the pandemic. -
Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trails
Sep 28, 2020 12:05 PM - You weren't imagining it -- bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. -
'Party for the Preserves' in Cook County Sept. 26
Sep 23, 2020 11:19 AM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is throwing a party with all-day activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, and everyone is invited. -
S'mores and more: Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Cook County Forest Preserves
Sep 23, 2020 12:55 AM - Celebrating our own public lands
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