A two-alarm fire occurred in a Cook County forest preserve, starting after 6 p.m. The fire is 100% contained, though the ...

Despite wandering all night, the Illinois man was alive, though suffering from frostbite and an irregular heartbeat.

The certification is a validation that the forest preserve district is providing an appropriate home and care for its ambassador animals, officials said. Some animal rights activists disagree.

Cross-country skiers can enjoy nearly 200 miles of trails at forest preserves throughout Lake County. At the Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, a 4-inch snow base is required before opening ...

A crowd of about 3,000 people flocked to Channahon to try and catch a glimpse of some eagles. WGN's Judy Wang was there as well! Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned I explored 3 beach towns in ...

And in Antioch, the Lake County Forest Preserve District board Wednesday is expected to approve the purchase of 28 acres for $954,000. The Yatowt property on Deep Lake Road, a half mile south of ...

Two people were killed and a third was seriously injured Friday night in a vehicle crash on County Road 42 in Lake County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. According to an FHP ...

Mark your calendars now with the dates of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2025 events. “2025 includes a wide range of exciting events that are sure to entice people to explore, learn, ...

Two people are dead, and another is seriously injured after a crash in Lake County Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said a Ford Mustang driver was traveling eastbound ...

Grab your binoculars and a snug jacket. The climate is ripe for avian celebrity sightings. As cold weather starts to set in, frozen streams and rivers up north send bald eagles — now the country ...

When someone walking by stopped to help and give it some water, they discovered a band around one of its legs—a band that had been put on a year earlier, more than 2,500 miles away, in the Forest ...