LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- Many of the Cook County Forest Preserves' special events take place at one of its six nature centers. Sagawau Environmental Learning Center near Lemont hosts migratory bird ...

Starting Jan. 14, the Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, including food and fitness classes, at play fields and other locations. With ...

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The Forest Preserves of Cook County acquired a 68-acre parcel in the southeastern suburbs on Tuesday, marking the first time the district has held more than 70,000 acres of land in its 110-year ...

When you think of disability inclusive design, natural features may not be the first thing that come to mind. How can dirt trails, riverbanks and steep bluffs be brought into compliance with Americans ...

For years, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has referred to its total holdings as “nearly” 70,000 acres. Well scratch that modifier and replace it with “more than.” There’s nothing ...

A two-alarm fire occurred in a Cook County forest preserve, starting after 6 p.m. The fire is 100% contained, though the ...

CHICAGO -- Amidst criticism aimed at the administration and maintenance of the Cook County Forest Preserve, a retired city forestry official was appointed Tuesday to serve as general superintendent of ...