Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Enjoy nature with 'Fresh Air' virtual art exhibitJun 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Artists from Project Onward announce the opening of "Fresh Air," a virtual exhibition featuring Chicago area natural treasures Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and site...
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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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Cook County campsites, dog parks among amenities reopeningJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Thursday announced the reopening of more amenities, such as camp sites and off-leash dog areas, in conjunction with the move to Ph...
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Forest Preserves promotes 'Memorial Day at Home'May 19, 2020 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is asking patrons and visitors to spend the upcoming "Memorial Day at Home." Over the three-day holiday weekend, the preserves tradi...
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Cook County Forest Preserve lot closures expanded, extended through Memorial DayMay 18, 2020 1:00 am - Move intended to prevent holiday crowds at Cook County forest preserves
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Why parking near Busse Woods in Elk Grove this weekend could get you towedMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village is putting in a series of new parking regulations starting Friday - even threatening to tow cars - to curb congestion near the popular Busse Woods fore...
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Busse Woods part of weekend parking lot closure ordered by countyApr 24, 2020 1:00 am - Visitors not following social distancing guidelines and other problems have led to the closure of parking lots at six Cook County forest preserves on weekends, including...
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Suburban forest preserves keep monitoring, will stay open 'as long as people behave'Apr 14, 2020 5:00 am - As social distancing concerns grow with the rising temperatures this spring, suburban forest preserve officials say they continue to monitor the size of crowds at their ...
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Preckwinkle: Forest preserves will stay open, if visitors follow guidelinesMar 29, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County intends to keep most of its forest preserves open during the state's stay-at-home order, but that could change quickly if visitors don't abide by safe distan...
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Trail, road and parking upgrades planned at Northwest suburban forest preservesMar 04, 2020 12:00 am - Trails and access roads at several Northwest suburban sites in the Forest Preserves of Cook County will receive trail and access road improvements in the next two years,...