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Today's Sunset:
8:29pm

red tail hawk

Highlights

No swimming

Beach Closed

The beach at Independence Grove is closed due to water conditions.

Prevent tick bites

Learn how to prevent tick bites before, during & after outdoor activities.

Summer Camps

Spots still available for many of our Summer Camps. Enroll today. 

Employment

Employment

Now hiring.

Dog with ball

Annual permits

Purchase or renew annual dog area, horse tag, model aircraft or other permits.

School & Scout programs

Teachers, scout leaders: we offer field trips, in-school and badge programs.

Hastings Lake closed

Through fall 2013 for improvements.

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Horizons

Horizons

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Financial information

View our budget, monthly expenditures, audit and other reports.

Green Youth Farm

Purchase organic produce summer through fall at Greenbelt. Details.

What's New

Summer concerts at Independence Grove The Events in the Plaza 8-week outdoor music series runs Tuesday evenings, June 18–Aug. 6. »

Experience Civil War Days at Lakewood, July 13 & 14 Northern Illinois' largest reenactment event features battles, period characters, family activities. »

Discovery Museum participates in Blue Star program Free admission offered Memorial Day–Labor Day to all active military personnel and their families. »

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