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President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Brad Stephens Cut Ribbon for Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge

 In celebration of the new pedestrian bridge connecting Rosemont’s entertainment district to the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Des Plaines Trail, Cook County and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Rosemont…

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New Weekend Parking Ban at Six Busy Forest Preserves Locations

Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced at a press conference that the Forest Preserves will institute a weekend parking closure policy at six sites that have had issues with overcrowding or visitors consistently

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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Caldwell Woods Incident

We have worked very hard since 2010 to make the Forest Preserves of Cook County a welcoming and safe place for all.

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Outdoor Recreation

Public Camping Returns to Cook County at 5 Forest Preserve Sites

The first season of camping in Cook County began on Friday, May 22, 2015, with the opening of Camp Shabbona Woods in South Holland, the first of five new or renovated campgrounds being introduced by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.  Thi
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Outdoor Recreation

Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Major Natural and Cultural Resources Plan

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is teaming up with the Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois to create a comprehensive plan for the management of its natural and cultural resources.

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