Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Six large-scale forest preserve restoration projects are protecting water in Lake CountyJun 24, 2021 6:00 am - Surveys show water is one of the most important natural resources to Lake County residents. Water means several things: rainwater; access to clean, safe drinking water; ...
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As pandemic fades, use of Lake County forest preserves remains highJun 17, 2021 5:30 am - Last year's record interest in Lake County forest preserves was expected, given that the coronavirus pandemic created a captive audience itching for something to do and ...
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Forest district will pursue grants for new environmental education center at Ryerson WoodsJun 09, 2021 5:30 am - Planning the future of the historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home grabbed the attention, but a shift of $2 million to the Lake County Forest Preserve District's current projec...
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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...
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Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offerJun 02, 2021 5:24 am - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. The pending state budg...
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Editorial: The dilemma over the Stevenson homeJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Anyone who has owned something old may be able to empathize with the decision the Lake County Forest Preserve District board will wrestle with over the fate of the Adlai...
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Demolition would be among options for historic Stevenson homeMay 25, 2021 5:30 am - The future of the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home in Mettawa is in flux as the Lake County Forest Preserve District determines how best to deal with the building and 40...
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'Just breathtaking': Lake County Forest Preserve's red-tailed hawk left lasting impressionMay 21, 2021 5:30 am - A red-tailed hawk that made an indelible impression over 33 years as an education ambassador is being remembered as an old friend by the Lake County Forest Preserve Dist...
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Baby Blanding's turtles will keep getting a good start on life in Lake, McHenry countiesMay 08, 2021 5:33 am - As turtles of all types deal with the grim prospect of crossing roads this time of year, a Lake County program to boost the population of one endangered species is findi...
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Lake County seeking federal money for path between Des Plaines River, McClory trailsMay 05, 2021 5:20 am - As planning advances, Lake County is pursuing federal funding for a $30 million trail along Route 137 to provide access to thousands of residents between Libertyville an...