Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Elk Grove elk play role of 'Mayhem' in Allstate radio adsJul 29, 2015 1:00 am - The iconic elk of the Busse Woods forest preserve in Elk Grove Village have gotten some notoriety this summer in Allstate radio commercials - an example of the Northbroo...
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Archaeologists look to forest preserve for area historyJul 26, 2015 2:30 pm - There's treasure in Cook County's forest preserves, Paula Porubcan of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey says. And archaeologists in August will make their way to...
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Constable: Rare dragonfly calls the suburbs homeJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - With its dazzling, jewel-green eyes, exoskeletal-thin body and two sets of translucent wings, the Hine's emerald dragonfly looks almost too prehistoric to be at home in ...
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Forest preserve wants you to camp close to homeJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Cabins available at Camp Reinberg near Palatine
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Forest preserve opens $14.5 million Horizon Farms site to the publicJun 25, 2015 5:30 am - Horizon Farms, the nearly 400-acre former equestrian estate in Barrington Hills, was opened to the public by the Forest Preserves of Cook County this month, although som...
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You can now camp in Cook forest preservesJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest opened Friday, June 12. For the first time in 50 years, public camping is available in Cook County. Reservations can be booked online at www...
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Your chance to see an authentic Native American powwowJun 02, 2015 11:00 pm - The annual celebration of Native American culture and community is back this weekend at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. The American Indian Center of Chicago is hostin...
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Cook County Forest Preserve buys Barrington Hills land to link propertiesMay 19, 2015 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County board has approved a $2.15 million purchase of 24 acres in Barrington Hills that will link the district's recently acquired Horizon F...
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Forest preserves offering more boating, food options at Busse ReservoirApr 14, 2015 1:00 am - The Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Tuesday approved two separate contracts for concessionaires to manage boat rentals, as well as sales...
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Toddler found walking alone in Prospect Heights identifiedApr 07, 2015 1:00 am - A small child found walking alone near a forest preserve in Prospect Heights Tuesday has been identified, Cook County Sheriff's officials said early Wednesday. The girl,...