Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Ranger: Fisherman's body recovered at Independence GroveAug 11, 2018 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve personnel have recovered the body of a man who fell in the water while fishing Saturday at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libert...
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Lake County officials likely to give skull, arrowhead to Ho-Chunk NationAug 07, 2018 1:00 am - A human skull and an arrowhead considered part of Native American history will likely be given to Ho-Chunk Nation after 61 years in Lake County. The items, described as ...
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After decades of discussion, Millburn bypass to become realityJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - A plan envisioned decades ago to untangle what is known as the Millburn Strangler in Lindenhurst and Old Mill Creek by relocating Route 45 to the west is officially unde...
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What you'll find at reopened Fort Sheridan Forest PreserveJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - After being closed for a year, the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve reopened Tuesday with new and improved public access to the historic and breathtaking property along Lak...
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Civil War re-enactors wage battles near WaucondaJun 30, 2018 1:00 am - The Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda was transformed into a 19th century battlefield this weekend for the annual Civil War Days. Visitors on Saturday were able to ...
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Popular Lake County program that assesses landscaping now offered for freeJun 15, 2018 5:28 am - A popular program that helps Lake County property owners assess and implement conservation measures is being offered at no cost. Conservation@Home carried a $50 fee and ...
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Changes ahead for Lake County's largest forest preserveJun 06, 2018 1:00 am - The largest forest preserve in Lake County is turning 50 and needs a reboot after years of wear and tear, its caretaker says. What that means for the 2,835-acre Lakewood...
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Turtle recovery efforts slow and steadyMay 24, 2018 1:00 am - A bevy of baby Blanding's made the slow plunge into their new home on a coastal plain of Lake Michigan this past week as part of a continuing effort to restore the popul...
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6 parks and preserves where you can do more than just picnicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Although summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, the upcoming three-day weekend seems to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the season. In addition to Memorial D...
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Addition to Fourth Lake Forest Preserve costs only $1May 09, 2018 1:00 am - An already sizable forest preserve near Lake Villa is growing by a bit, thanks to a newly approved addition that came at a sweetheart of a price. The Lake County Forest ...