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

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Our Communications & Design 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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PERMIT OFFICE & DUNN MUSEUM CLOSED 6/19

The Permit Office and the Dunn Museum, located at the General Offices in Libertyville will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. You can still purchase permits online.

 
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From Backyard to Forest Preserve: A True Family Tree Lives On

Linda Raymond donated a 300-year-old bur oak and 2.5 acres in Newport Township to the Lake County Forest Preserves. The tree was central to her family’s life—from weddings to quiet moments. It will now be protected for generations to come.

 
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Jun 11, 2025 10:45 AM

Ray Lake, Half Day Preserves to Grow with New Acquisition

The Forest Preserves Board approved buying 48 acres to expand Ray Lake and Half Day forest preserves, protecting wetlands, woodlands and trails. Funded by a 2024 bond, the move supports habitat, water quality, and public access goals.

 
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May 27, 2025 09:51 AM

From Cicadas to Superpowers—Cracking Open Creativity with Two New Craft Beers

The team behind last summer’s buzz-worthy cicada-inspired brew is back—this time with a comic book twist. The Lake County Forest Preserves and Harbor Brewing Company have worked together again to launch two limited-edition beers.

 
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May 23, 2025 12:30 PM

Read Summer Horizons Magazine

Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.

 
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May 23, 2025 11:22 AM

Dunn Museum Folk Art Cathedral Featured in Chicago Exhibition

A hand-carved cathedral by Mundelein artist Charles Warner is now on view at Chicago’s Intuit Art Museum. The folk-art piece, inspired by Warner’s childhood in Poland, was discovered through the Dunn Museum’s virtual exhibit Color & Light.

 
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May 22, 2025 02:35 PM

Celebrating Cicadas Campaign Wins Top Award

The Lake County Forest Preserves earned a top international award for its “Celebrating Cicadas” communications campaign.

 
 
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