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Cook County Releases Halloween Rabid Bat Map to Highlight Rabies Prevention

Eight rabid bats have been found so far this year

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Pets and Animals

Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment to Ten Shared Principles

Today, Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle signed a Board Resolution that endorses the Police Department of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s commitment to the Ten Shared Principles.

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Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Encourages Cook County Residents to Renew and Rejuvenate in the Forest Preserves this Winter

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall, Dr.

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Community

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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Outdoor Recreation

Forest Preserves Prepared to Monitor Conditions for Overcrowding, Close More Sites if Needed

CHICAGO  —  The Forest Preserves of Cook County remain open, but specific locations have been closed that do not allow visitors to follow social distancing and other public health guidelines for COVID-19.

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Emergency Management