Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Camp Dan Beard open for camping this summerJun 07, 2016 11:00 pm - For the first time in nearly 50 years, public camping is available at Camp Dan Beard, which is at 200 Portwine Road, in Northbrook. The Forest Preserves launched a pu...
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Nesting season has begun - watch for turtles on roadJun 01, 2016 5:00 am - Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Really. And the reason is no joke. Turtle nesting season has begun again throughout the suburbs and pregna...
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Busse Woods fishing derby set for June 5May 30, 2016 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider's fishing derby is Sunday, June 5, at Busse Woods Grove 25 near Elk Grove Village - an annual free event that is open to all ages....
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Horizon Farms reopens to public amid legal tug-of-warMay 18, 2016 1:00 am - After being closed by a court order in September, Horizon Farms reopened to the public earlier this month, but an appellate court decision made Tuesday in a different la...
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Lester: IHSA lacks guidelines on coaching abuseMay 02, 2016 4:00 am - It's been about 40 years since the sexual abuse several former Yorkville High School wrestlers say occurred when they were alone with their coach, Dennis Hastert, after ...
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Documentary on Cook County Forest Preserves airs May 15Apr 29, 2016 1:00 am - "Chicago's True Nature: The Forest Preserves of Cook County," a one-hour documentary that explores the natural wonders and history of the Forest Preserves of Cook County...
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Hoffman Estates waits for CN to sign off on bike trailApr 04, 2016 5:40 am - A key connection that would complete a largely off-road bike trail from the Northwest suburbs to Elgin is being held up because the Canadian National has not signed off ...
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Horizon Farms to reopen this summer; legal challenge loomingMar 29, 2016 5:30 am - After legal disputes forced its abrupt closure just months after opening last year, Horizon Farms in Barrington Hills is expected to reopen to the public sometime after ...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County announces spring scheduleMar 07, 2016 10:00 pm - As days grow longer and signs of spring's imminent arrival begin appearing, residents and visitors will find an abundance of ways to enjoy the season in the Forest Prese...
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Join in birding in the Forest Preserves of Cook CountyMar 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Birding highlights include Big Year competition, Bird of the Month events, and more Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County Did you know that just after dusk in lat...