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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 ...

With a new acquisition of 68 acres in southern Cook County, the Cook County Forest Preserve now maintains over 70,000 acres of land. Eileen Figel joins the show to talk about the recent acquisition ...

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 ...

This week, the Forest Preserves of Cook County will hold special events and volunteer workdays to celebrate Earth Day 2014, which is today. “The Forest Preserves of Cook County manages nearly 69,000 ...

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 ...