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Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email
Feb 14, 2025 03:31 PM
The goal of The Community Campaign for Lake County Forest Preserves is to establish a $20 million endowment. An endowment is made up of donations that are invested so the interest helps fund an organization's long-term needs.
Feb 14, 2025 02:30 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves received awards from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the AVA Digital Awards.
Jan 16, 2025 11:07 AM
On Wednesday, January 15, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of additional land to expand Raven Glen Forest Preserve in Antioch and finalized an agreement with the Village of Gurnee.
Jan 15, 2025 02:51 PM
The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, is expanding to include a new gallery for larger special exhibitions. The inaugural exhibit will feature the work of renowned comic book artist Alex Ross.
Jan 15, 2025 01:05 PM
Two Lake County Forest Preserves police officers were honored Wednesday for their extraordinary dedication in locating a missing man.
© Jeff Goldberg
Dec 10, 2024 10:37 AM
Words of the Woods, the Lake County Forest Preserves’ award-winning podcast about nature and history, debuted its third season on December 4. It’s available on all major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: LCFPD.org/podcast.
Jeff Goldberg
Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves is cooperating with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to keep a close watch on an injured mute swan at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.
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