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Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email
Jul 17, 2026 09:25 AM
Enjoy free live music at Afrofest from 2β7 pm Saturday, Aug. 15, at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. The family-friendly festival celebrates African heritage with live performances, food vendors and free admission and parking.
Jul 15, 2026 03:09 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves and Tighthead Brewing Company have teamed up to create Trailhead IPA, a limited-edition West Coast-style craft beer inspired by outdoor adventure. A portion of proceeds supports the Preservation Foundation.
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Jul 15, 2026 02:36 PM
Enjoy a free afternoon of inspiring gospel music from 3β7 pm Sunday, July 26, at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Gospelfest honors the legacy of Commissioner Mary Ross Cunningham and features headliner Bobbi Lane.
Jun 24, 2026 03:42 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves mourns the passing of Commissioner Mary Ross Cunningham, honoring her more than two decades of public service, leadership, commitment to equity and lasting contributions to land conservation and outdoor access.
Jun 17, 2026 02:27 PM
The Dunn Museum's two-part special exhibition, Pursuit of Happiness: Many Journeys, One Community, commemorates America's 250th anniversary through Lake County stories, artifacts and a traveling exhibition highlighting contemporary Potawatomi voices.
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Jun 17, 2026 11:11 AM
Lake County Forest Preserves Land Preservation Director Ken Jones and volunteer photographer Dale Shields received national awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials for their contributions to conservation.
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Jun 05, 2026 12:30 PM
Horizons is the free quarterly magazine of the Lake County Forest Preserves, featuring stories about nature, history, conservation, recreation and community. Read the latest issue online or subscribe to receive a free print copy at your home.
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