Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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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,...
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Long-delayed Hoffman Estates bike path expected this yearFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - Three local governments are determined this year to finally build a long-delayed east-west bike trail link along Shoe Factory Road from Route 59 west to the Canadian Nat...
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Cook County Commissioner Morrison hosts 'Yoga with the Commish' SaturdayJan 29, 2020 12:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host "Yoga with the Commish" at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, inside Rolling Knolls Pavilion in Elgin. The free ev...
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Enjoy winter activities in Forest Preserves of Cook CountyJan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2019-2020 Programs and Events guide proves winter doesn't limit outdoor fun in the forest preserves. The season welcomes oppo...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County named Clean Fuels Champion by Clean CitiesDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County, one of the largest forest preserve systems in the nation, has been named the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition's 2019 Clean Fuels ...
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Permits for Cook County forest preserves available Nov. 15Nov 10, 2019 10:00 pm - The new year offers numerous opportunities for Cook County residents to come together with family and friends. From birthdays and reunions to holidays and special event...
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Cook County forest preserve permits for 2020 go on sale Nov. 15Nov 06, 2019 12:00 am - Online and in-person permit sales for 2020 picnics and special events, as well as campground reservations, in the Cook County forest preserves begin at 8 a.m. Friday, No...
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Ignite the Night benefits Citizens for Conservation effortsOct 24, 2019 11:00 pm - More than 500 people celebrated under a full harvest moon at Citizens for Conservation's Ignite the Night on Sept. 14. The event at the Barrington Hills Park District fe...
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Cook County forest preserve to dedicate Harms Woods as Illinois Nature PreserveOct 21, 2019 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Tuesday will dedicate 169 acres of Harms Woods Forest Preserve near Glenview as Harms Woods Nature Preserve - a milestone 25th Ill...