Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Forest preserve inks two labor pactsJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has approved agreements with two labor groups. A three-year pact with the Construction and Laborers' Local 152, effective Dec. 1...
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Those brittle branches are a fire hazard, so here are some Christmas tree disposal tipsDec 28, 2021 4:30 am - It's that time of year that raises a nagging question: When should you take down your Christmas tree? If it's real, don't wait until the traditional tannenbaum looks as ...
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Lake County forest preserves accepting holiday trees after ChristmasDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will be providing recycling drop off sites for holiday trees. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping. T...
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Forest preserve partners with Army Corps for $15 million restoration of Dutch GapDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - A large tract of public land near Antioch will be taken out of farming and restored to its natural state to improve water quality, alleviate flooding and enhance the hab...
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The missing link: Tunnel under Route 45 ready to connect northern Lake County forest preservesDec 08, 2021 4:30 am - A tunnel for hikers, bikers and equestrians beneath Route 45 near Miller Road in northern Lake County is expected to open before the holidays. The $4.8 million project c...
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Golf profits, beer garden, other revenue rebounds boost Lake County forest district's financesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Golf remained hot for the Lake County Forest Preserve District this season and other facilities rebounded from big losses in 2020 with the help of a new attraction that ...
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Saving historic Adlai E. Stevenson II home on forest district's 2022 to-do listNov 26, 2021 4:22 am - With a $1.1 million state grant now expected, the Lake County Forest Preserve District is putting repairs to save the Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home in Mettawa on i...
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Structure is key to late fall fishingNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - There is a common refrain you will hear among anglers throughout the year that takes on a little more importance as we get into the late fall: To find fish, you need to ...
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Dunn Museum to display lesser-known Ansel Adams works in new exhibitionNov 05, 2021 6:00 am - Dunn Museum to display lesser-known Ansel Adams works in new exhibition
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Biggest hurdle to proposed environmental education center cleared with $2 million donationNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - An anonymous donation of $2 million is a huge boost for a proposed "net zero" educational facility at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. The donati...