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Feb 27, 2025 12:59 PM
Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs, events and more.
Feb 24, 2025 03:47 PM
The Lake County Forest Preserves Ranger Police presented Sgt. James Harrison with an honorable mention award Friday, February 21 for his exceptional bravery and quick thinking.
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.
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