Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Forest Preserves of Cook County prepares for trout fishingOct 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County 2016 fall inland trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 15. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be providing and...
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Busse Woods fall fishing season begins Oct. 15Sep 30, 2016 1:00 am - The fall fishing season in the Cook County Forest Preserves opens Oct. 15, including at Busse Reservoir, North Pool in Elk Grove Village, where the Illinois Department o...
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First phase of North Branch Trail extension opensSep 24, 2016 1:00 am - Cook County officials last week celebrated the opening of the first phase of the North Branch Trail extension. The trail now extends 1.8 miles south from Caldwell and D...
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Birdwatch, volunteer and do yoga at Camp Reinberg partySep 23, 2016 1:00 am - As part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Party for the Preserves Day on Saturday, there will be a themed party at Camp Reinberg in Palatine as well as in each of...
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Annual Powwow this weekend in Busse WoodsSep 16, 2016 1:00 am - The American Indian Center hosts its 63rd annual Powwow Saturday and Sunday at the Busse Woods Forest Preserve near Elk Grove Village. The event features intertribal dan...
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Off-leash passes now on sale in Cook CountySep 11, 2016 1:00 am - Off-leash dog area memberships, enabling dogs to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, are now available for 2016-17. Off-leash locations are: Be...
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Night bike ride planned Saturday in Busse WoodsSep 08, 2016 1:00 am - The second annual Busse Woods Night Ride - an after-dark bike ride along the forest preserve's bike trail - is scheduled for Saturday night near Elk Grove Village. Cycli...
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Get your off-leash dog area memberships nowSep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Dog owners and their canine companions can now purchase a 2016-2017 off-leash dog area membership to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Use of...
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Lake, Cook counties to remove 3 dams along Des Plaines RiverAug 07, 2016 7:15 am - Water quality and wildlife habitat along portions of the Des Plaines River are expected to improve with the removal this fall of three dams in Lake and Cook counties. Of...
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First zip line course in Illinois opens in Western SpringsJun 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Go Ape treetop adventure course opens Saturday, June 25, in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, the first zip line and treetop obstacle course in Illinois. The seve...