Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Forest Preserves of Cook County opens more in Phase 4Jul 1, 2020 12:37 PM - To coincide with the move to Phase 4 of the Office of the Governor's Restore Illinois plan, over the next two weeks the Forest Preserves of Cook County will reopen its iconic Swallow Cliff Stairs and the grounds and trails at its six nature centers.
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Enjoy nature with 'Fresh Air' virtual art exhibit
Jun 25, 2020 9:52 AM - Artists from Project Onward announce the opening of "Fresh Air," a virtual exhibition featuring Chicago area natural treasures Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and sites within the Forest Preserves of Cook County. -
How deal could speed open-space restoration in three counties
Jun 8, 2020 5:30 AM - A pending agreement will help seven organizations preserve and restore 14,000 acres in the continguous corners of Cook, Lake and McHenry counties. -
Cook County campsites, dog parks among amenities reopening
Jun 4, 2020 5:48 PM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Thursday announced the reopening of more amenities, such as camp sites and off-leash dog areas, in conjunction with the move to Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan. -
Forest Preserves promotes 'Memorial Day at Home'May 20, 2020 11:52 AM - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is asking patrons and visitors to spend the upcoming "Memorial Day at Home."
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Cook County Forest Preserve lot closures expanded, extended through Memorial Day
May 18, 2020 6:43 PM - The Forest Preserve District of Cook County on Monday announced Memorial Day weekend parking lot closures at two additional sites and extended parking lot closures at six others through the holiday itself. -
Why parking near Busse Woods in Elk Grove this weekend could get you towed
May 7, 2020 1:37 PM - Elk Grove Village is putting in a series of new parking regulations starting Friday -- even threatening to tow cars -- to curb congestion near the popular Busse Woods forest preserve. -
Busse Woods part of weekend parking lot closure ordered by county
Apr 24, 2020 3:42 PM - Visitors not following social distancing guidelines and other problems have led to the closure of parking lots at six Cook County forest preserves over the weekends, including mammoth Busse Woods bordering Elk Grove Village. -
Suburban forest preserves keep monitoring, will stay open 'as long as people behave'
Apr 15, 2020 6:22 AM - Forest preserve officials are monitoring the size of crowds as social distancing concerns rise with temperatures, but they have no plans to close their facilities. -
Preckwinkle: Forest preserves will stay open, if visitors follow guidelines
Mar 29, 2020 12:13 PM - Cook County intends to keep most of its forest preserves open during the state's stay-at-home order, but that could change quickly if visitors don't abide by safe distancing and other public health guidelines, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Sunday.
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