Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Explore natural beauty in winter during Winter Exploration DaysJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Winter Exploration Days special events offer activities to prepare attendees for a delightful wintertime experience. The series is ...
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Lester: Last area toboggan run closes - for nowDec 22, 2016 4:40 am - Long the source of winter thrills, exercise and, yes, the occasional concussion, the last of the area's toboggan runs has closed - at least temporarily. Steitz's Res...
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Authorities perplexed by discovery of decapitated goatsDec 16, 2016 4:33 am - Was it a strange religious ritual? A bizarre case of littering? A Cubs fan's twisted celebration of breaking a 108-year-old curse? Arlington Heights police aren't quite ...
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Forest Preserves announces winter scheduleDec 08, 2016 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2016-2017 Programs and Events schedule is now available. Wintertime brings numerous family-friendly ways to get outdoors to e...
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Forest preserves encourages residents to #OptOutsideNov 24, 2016 10:00 pm - This holiday season, the Forest Preserves of Cook County joins its partner REI in encouraging residents to enjoy the outdoors. "This is a busy time for many people as th...
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Camp Reinberg in Palatine taking winter reservationsNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - Winter camping reservations for four of the Forest Preserves of Cook County new and revitalized campgrounds are now being accepted for Jan. 1 through March 31. Residents...
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Preckwinkle outlines Cook County Forest Preserve budgetNov 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Forest Preserves of Cook County is seeking total 2017 appropriation authority of $192 million - an approximate $2.2 million increase over last year. The Forest Preserve...
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Get your Off-Leash Dog Area memberships nowOct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Dog owners and their canine companions can now purchase a 2016-2017 Off-Leash Dog Area membership to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Use of...
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First phase of North Branch Trail extension opensOct 05, 2016 11:00 pm - Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by federal, state and local officials, along with area residents and Forest Preserves volunteers at...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County prepares for trout fishingOct 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County 2016 fall inland trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 15. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be providing and...