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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.
Feb 12, 2026 02:29 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves has named a new 119.9-acre Winthrop Harbor site Mshkodé Forest Preserve, a Potawatomi word meaning prairie. The name honors the land’s roots and reflects ongoing collaboration with Native partners to share history.
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Feb 11, 2026 12:20 PM
Lake County Forest Preserves approved buying 29.4 acres to expand Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. The $2.1 million purchase connects wetlands, strengthens boundaries and protects habitat for threatened and endangered species.
Feb 02, 2026 02:51 PM
The Forest Preserves are hiring for temporary positions across Lake County, from food and beverage and visitor services to golf courses and grounds maintenance. These hands-on roles offer a chance to work outdoors and support popular preserves.
Jan 22, 2026 09:43 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves received a $600,000 state grant to improve accessibility at Lake Carina in Gurnee, including ADA parking, trails, a kayak launch and restroom upgrades, making the former gravel pit preserve easier to access.
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