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Kim Mikus Croke, Media & Community Relations Specialist, office 847-968-3202, cell 224-244-0583, email
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.
At a special meeting on Monday, December 2, the Board of Commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Board also elected Gina Roberts (District 4) to serve as vice president.
Nov 26, 2024 11:07 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserves secured two grants to develop a brand strategy for a collaborate initiative focused on preserving and managing natural features along a portion of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM
Discover more ways to connect with nature using Expand Your Experience, the new official map and guide to Lake County’s forest preserves.
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