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 Forest Preserve News
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 Improvements Complete at Pine Dunes
The improvements at the Pine Dunes Forest Preserve in Antioch have been completed. Visitors can now
access the preserve through the main entrance on Hunt Club Road north of
Edwards Road. Improvements include 2.8 miles of trails, four
boardwalks, three scenic overlooks, a drinking fountain, a new entrance and
25-car parking lot and an evaporator toilet.
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 Make
your picnic shelter reservations
Lake County Forest Preserve picnic shelters and open areas are
popular locations for family gatherings, wedding receptions, company picnics
and other special events. Plan your 2016 event early to ensure your first
choice of shelter and date. Reserve
shelters online, by calling 847-367-6640, or in person.
Discover
the perfect gift for the golfer
Simplify your holiday shopping, and surprise the
golfer in your life. Golf gift cards are
good at all the Lake County Forest Preserve golf clubs, Brae
Loch in Grayslake, Countryside in
Mundelein, and ThunderHawk in
Beach Park. More
information
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There’s so much to do
to celebrate the holiday season in Lake County! Check out this holiday guide
from Visit Lake County to find
festivals, holiday concerts, and other unique events that you can bring your
family to enjoy this magical time of year. |
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Colder temperatures have come. There
are steps that you and your family can take to stay safe. One way is to create
a supplies kit with items such as
food, water, and a flashlight with extra batteries. And, check out Ready.gov to learn other ways to manage the
winter weather, such as winterizing your car and your home. You can also learn how to respond to extreme cold, which can cause
dangerous conditions such as hypothermia or frostbite, at www.alertlakecounty.com. |
 Remember, Don’t Crowd the Plow!
The Lake County Division of Transportation plows over 800 lane miles of highways utilizing 26 snow routes.
When approaching a plow truck stay back at least 50 feet or 2 to 3 car lengths,
due to road conditions and so the plow operators can see your vehicles. LCDOT’s
snowplow operators are extremely safety conscious, but they need your help.
Stay back and let them safely do their job of cleaning the road for you. Don’t
take a chance. Don’t Crowd the Plow! View LCDOT’s Snow Operations page for safety tips when driving this winter.
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 More
than 1,800 children in Illinois found forever homes last year. But, almost
1,500 children in Illinois and over 100,000 children nationwide still wait to
find a loving family. The Nineteenth Judicial
Circuit recently hosted a National Adoption Awareness Month event to bring
awareness to those who hope for a permanent, loving home, and to honor local
agencies who work to facilitate adoptions. Speakers particularly brought
attention to the importance of foster parents, permanent adoptive parents, and
myths about adoption.
The Chicago Bears 2015
Rookie Class recently visited Lake County to help transform two outdoor spaces
into a tranquil, therapeutic place for children and adults who have suffered
abuse. Chicago Bears Play Zones, featuring new playgrounds and landscaping were
added at the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Zacharias Sexual
Abuse Center, both in Gurnee. Watch now |
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