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Stay informed about your Lake County Forest Preserves by reading the latest news items below.

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Our Public Affairs division is happy to assist journalists and photo editors with stories, fact checks, photo requests, preserve tours and interviews with our experts. Members of the media may also subscribe to receive our news releases and photo opportunities via email.

Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email


 

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Blogs

We host two blogs, written by our professional staff, to help you learn about Lake County Nature and Lake County History.

 
 
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Nov 08, 2024 01:33 PM

Partners of the Forest Preserves Win Top Honors

The Lake County Forest Preserves nominated two of its partners who went on to win top honors in the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards competition.

 
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Thank You, Lake County! Referendum Overwhelmingly Passes

On November 5, Lake County voters will be asked to consider a referendum to bring additional resources to the Forest Preserves.

 
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Nov 04, 2024 12:29 PM

Turtle Treatment Shows Promise

Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserves are testing an experimental treatment to protect Blanding’s turtles from a dangerous, potentially fatal fungal disease.

 
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Oct 18, 2024 12:16 PM

Major Donations Support Essential Green Spaces for Residents in Northeastern Lake County

An anonymous private foundation and Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial services company founded in Lake County, have together donated $1.5 million to endow two popular forest preserves.

 
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Oct 18, 2024 11:21 AM

Illuminate Your Nights: Solar-lit Trails to Open for Fall and Winter Seasons

Feeling the pinch of earlier sunsets? Starting Sunday, November 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.

 
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Horizons Magazine Shines with Four Awards in Industry-Leading Competitions

The Lake County Forest Preserves' Horizons magazine recently received four prestigious awards from two esteemed competitions.

 
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Greenbelt Forest Preserve to Expand with 13-acre Purchase

At its October 9 meeting, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of about 13.2 acres to expand Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North Chicago.

 
 
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