The governmental body constantly improves the county's public lands to keep nature accessible to all, writes its accessibility coordinator.

The Lake County Forest Preserves Board approved the expansion of Ray Lake, pictured, and Half Day forest preserves in Wauconda. The two purchases add nearly 50 acres to the preserves. (Photo ...

The 2019 edition of Civil War Days at Lakewood Forest Preserve might be the last one hosted by the Lake County Forest Preserves after the district’s president questioned the appropriateness of ...

By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Having a year under my belt at the Lake County Forest Preserves, I continue to learn something new every day about the 64 sites found in the county where ...

Lake County forest preserves and trails are open, but officials warn that can quickly change if visitors don't practice safe distancing. So far, those using the preserves to walk, jog, bike or ...

Lake County Forest Preserves may soon close if visitors do not abide by safe social-distancing rules, leaders of the forest preserves said. “We intend to keep most of the preserves and trails ...

The suspected shooter, identified as 35-year-old Mathew Moy, was taken into custody, and a weapon was recovered, police confirmed.

The 241-acre purchase in Custer Township finalized June 13 brings the District’s total land holdings to 23,449 acres. Located near Coal City Road and Route 53, the newly acquired parcel is near two ...

A 12-year-old boy identified as Asael Gonzalez-Guel died after falling into a Chicago-area lake with his brother.

3,000 acres will be added to forest preserve if Cook County voters OK tax hike, officials say Property owners would be asked to pay about $1.50 more a month in taxes toward the preserves, which ...