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 ...

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 ...

Summer is here, the kids are out of school and this July is the 40th Anniversary of Park and Recreation Month. If you're looking to get outdoors, there are some good options close to home thanks to ...

After a year and a half without a permanent leader for Cook County’s Forest Preserves, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated a new head for the district. On Wednesday, she named Adam ...

The Forest Preserves of Cook County announced the 2026 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, Apr. 4, at Axehead Lake and Belleau Lake in Park Ridge, Sag Quarry East in Lemont, ...

Officials say investigators have recovered more human skeletal remains just under two weeks after a visitor found remains in ...

Cook County Forest Preserves police are investigating after human skeletal remains were reported found more than two weeks ...