Articles filed under Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Fred Fest raises funds for Fox River restorationAug 14, 2018 11:00 pm - Fred Fest returns to the Fox River Forest Preserve, 28500 W. Roberts Road, in Port Barrington, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. There is no rain date. The event f...
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Small forest preserve addition to protect rare landscape near LindenhurstAug 14, 2018 1:00 am - A small targeted addition to the 622-acre Fourth Lake Forest Preserve near Lindenhurst will offer protection for a rare native landscape, officials say. Lake County Fore...
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Fred Fest forest preserve fundraiser returns Aug. 18Aug 13, 2018 1:00 am - Fred Fest returns from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington. The event features a diverse lineup of local bands, foo...
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Fisherman who drowned near Libertyville identifiedAug 13, 2018 1:00 am - A man who drowned while fishing near Libertyville Saturday has been identified as 25-year-old Nicholas Bishop of McCullom Lake, according to the Lake County coroner's of...
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Ranger: Fisherman's body recovered at Independence GroveAug 11, 2018 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve personnel have recovered the body of a man who fell in the water while fishing Saturday at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libert...
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Lake County officials likely to give skull, arrowhead to Ho-Chunk NationAug 07, 2018 1:00 am - A human skull and an arrowhead considered part of Native American history will likely be given to Ho-Chunk Nation after 61 years in Lake County. The items, described as ...
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After decades of discussion, Millburn bypass to become realityJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - A plan envisioned decades ago to untangle what is known as the Millburn Strangler in Lindenhurst and Old Mill Creek by relocating Route 45 to the west is officially unde...
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What you'll find at reopened Fort Sheridan Forest PreserveJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - After being closed for a year, the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve reopened Tuesday with new and improved public access to the historic and breathtaking property along Lak...
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Civil War re-enactors wage battles near WaucondaJun 30, 2018 1:00 am - The Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda was transformed into a 19th century battlefield this weekend for the annual Civil War Days. Visitors on Saturday were able to ...
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Popular Lake County program that assesses landscaping now offered for freeJun 15, 2018 5:28 am - A popular program that helps Lake County property owners assess and implement conservation measures is being offered at no cost. Conservation@Home carried a $50 fee and ...