The Forest Preserves of Cook County acquired a 68-acre parcel in the southeastern suburbs on Tuesday, marking the first time the district has held more than 70,000 acres of land in its 110-year ...

Starting Jan. 14, the Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, including food and fitness classes, at play fields and other locations. With ...

With a new acquisition of 68 acres in southern Cook County, the Cook County Forest Preserve now maintains over 70,000 acres of land. Eileen Figel joins the show to talk about the recent acquisition ...

Human remains were discovered over the weekend in a Cook County forest preserve near northwest suburban Wheeling, according to officials. The skeletal remains were found on the west side of the Des ...

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 ...

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

For years, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has referred to its total holdings as “nearly” 70,000 acres. Well scratch that modifier and replace it with “more than.” There’s nothing ...