Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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$11 million restoration at Raven Glen should help ease floodingMar 17, 2023 5:00 am - In the middle of the last century, the southern portion of what is now the Raven Glen Forest Preserve near Antioch was a renowned dairy operation consisting mostly of ro...
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Two charged in with second-degree murder in fatal confrontation at Fort SheridanMar 16, 2023 1:00 am - Two men have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 2022 death of a man at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, officials announced Thursday. ...
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Free admission to Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville with food donationMar 15, 2023 1:00 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum will offer free admission with the donation of a nonperishable food item or toiletry to celebrate its fifth anniversary in Libertyville betwee...
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Lake County Forest Preserve's raptor is back homeMar 14, 2023 1:00 am - After going missing for five days, Lake County Forest Preserves' educational ambassador, a red-tailed hawk, was back home Tuesday afternoon. The federally protected rapt...
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Forest preserve district seeks help in locating its educational ambassador, a red-tailed hawkMar 13, 2023 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District officials are asking for the public's help in locating their educational ambassador, a red-tailed hawk that has been missing since l...
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Learn how to turn sap into syrupMar 05, 2023 10:00 pm - For more than 40 years, educators and volunteers at the Lake County Forest Preserves have led popular Maple Syrup Hikes through Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. ...
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Maple Syrup Festival, hikes at Ryerson WoodsFeb 15, 2023 12:00 am - A free Maple Syrup Festival will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Educational stations outs...
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Citations over Tyson the bison's escape dismissedFeb 10, 2023 12:00 am - What may be the last word on an escaped bison that roamed Lake County for months before being captured last May played out in court Friday. It was good news for Scott Co...
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Forest preserve committee moves Waukegan airport runway plan forwardFeb 06, 2023 12:00 am - Amid questions and concerns, Lake County Forest Preserve officials agreed Monday to advance the process that could lead to a new runway at Waukegan National Airport. The...
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Some practical tips to keep pets safe during coyote mating seasonJan 28, 2023 12:00 am - A reminder for suburban residents: Coyote mating and birthing season lasts through May, and until pups are weaned, they may be more visible and aggressive. That means ow...