Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flagJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - When Mark Palmieri runs on forest preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who wor...
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COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in Lake County forest preserves for holiday weekendJun 30, 2020 1:00 am - Enjoy those Fourth of July weekend cookouts and picnics. Just don't enjoy them at Lake County forest preserves, which normally would be bustling with such activities. "...
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Trail links thousands of Gurnee residents to Rollins SavannaJun 23, 2020 1:00 am - After years in the making, a short but important trail connection has opened that links thousands of Gurnee residents with the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve and beyond...
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Input sought on test signs on North Shore Bike Path in LibertyvilleJun 12, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input on new wayfinding signs being tested on a section of the North Shore Bike Path in Libertyville. The "Explore ...
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Amateur photographer chronicling growth of bald eagle family in Lake CountyJun 10, 2020 1:00 am - Amateur photographer Tim Elliott always has had an interest in birds, but it wasn't until recently that circumstances led him to one of Lake County's most majestic avian...
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Lake County Forest Preserve dog parks to open in phasesJun 09, 2020 11:00 pm - On June 1, the Operations Committee approved the gradual reopening of five dog exercise areas operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves starting the following week, w...
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Lake County Board honors former member Carol SpielmanJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Former Lake County Board member Carol Spielman, who died last week at 92, was honored by the current board Tuesday morning. Members from both political parties sang Spie...
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How deal could speed open-space restoration in three countiesJun 08, 2020 5:30 am - You may have visited forest preserves in southwestern Lake County, northwestern Cook County or a conservation area in southeast McHenry County for a calming respite from...
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Lake County Forest Preserves' Native Plant Sale moves onlineJun 02, 2020 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular Native Plant Sale online this season and encouraging homeowners to order plants from the convenience of home. "I...
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Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog parks to reopen starting June 8Jun 01, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog exercise areas will begin reopening to the public next week, nearly three months after they were shut down because of the ...