Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Expand Lake County Civil War Days to include black history, candidates sayFeb 25, 2020 4:30 am - Unspecified threats led to the cancellation last year of the long-running Civil War Days at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, but it is expected to be back this summer. What...
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Ready for summer? Sign up your kids for day camps at Lake County Forest PreservesFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves For the past nine years, Lizzie Gvozdev, an eighth-grader from Round Lake, has spent a week during the summer attending camps o...
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Volunteers sought to adopt a road near Volo BogFeb 16, 2020 12:00 am - Adopt-a-Road volunteers are sought for Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Volunteers meet at 8:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month f...
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Register for maple syrup hikeFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Registration is open for maple syrup hikes offered through the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Hikes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, March 7-22, at Ryerson W...
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In wake of school vandalism, Lake County forest board condemns hateFeb 11, 2020 12:00 am - Moved by anti-Semitic graffiti at a local school, the Lake County Forest Preserve District board on Tuesday formally condemned hate and discrimination. The resolution, a...
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Contract to renovate historic Adlai E. Stevenson home delayed as bids exceed budgetFeb 10, 2020 12:00 am - Action on a contract to renovate the exterior of the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home near Mettawa has been delayed as its owner, the Lake County Forest Preserve Distric...
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Enjoy a plethora of winter activities at Lake County Forest PreservesFeb 07, 2020 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Greg Townsend spends a great deal of time monitoring the weather during the winter. The superintendent of maintenance for the L...
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See author Michael Edmonds at Volo Bog SaturdayFeb 05, 2020 12:00 am - Michael Edmonds, author of "Taking Flight: The History of Birds and People in the Heart of America," will discuss his research from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at V...
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Allow dogs in Independence Grove's core recreation area? Forest preserve board still says noFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - No dogs allowed will remain the policy in the core recreational areas of Lake County's most popular forest preserve. Forest preserve board members rejected a request fro...
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Candidates sought to replace Didech on Lake County BoardJan 29, 2020 12:00 am - Candidates are being sought to fill the Lake County Board District 20 seat being vacated by the resignation of Adam Didech effective Feb. 10. The appointee, who must be ...