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Apr 01, 2026 09:00 AM
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, featuring scenic views and craft brews, is scheduled to open for the season Friday, May 1.
© Thomas G. Wilson
Mar 11, 2026 03:15 PM
Lake County Forest Preserves approved two land acquisitions totaling 38 acres, expanding Kestrel Ridge in Round Lake and Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
© R. Scott McNeill
Mar 03, 2026 09:54 AM
Two Lake County Forest Preserves photographers earned national honors in the 2025 National Recreation Trail Photo Contest for images captured along the Des Plaines River Trail, highlighting trail sharing and winter recreation in Lake County.
© Paco Luengo
Feb 27, 2026 01:40 PM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
Feb 27, 2026 11:30 AM
From Michael Jordan’s statue at the United Center to tributes honoring James Lovell and Johnny Cash, the Dunn Museum’s new exhibition explores how Rotblatt Amrany Studio creates monumental bronze sculptures. On view March 14–Jan. 3, 2027.
Feb 18, 2026 04:14 PM
Congressman Brad Schneider visited Gander Mountain after securing a $1 million federal grant to restore 250 acres of rare prairie, savanna and wetlands. Crews will remove invasive plants and strengthen habitat for threatened wildlife.
Feb 17, 2026 09:53 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves earned two statewide honors from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Illinois Association of Park Districts, winning for the Fall 2025 issue of Horizons and the 2024 Preservation Foundation Annual Report.
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