Cook County Forest Preserve District
Coyote Sightings On The Rise
Local residents were being warned to keep their pets on a tight leash, as coyotes are out in bigger numbers, and acting more aggressively, likely due to their mating season.
Cook County Forest Preserve Improving Camping Facilities
The Cook County Forest Preserve District wants more people consider it as a camping option.
Workers At Clerk’s Office, Morgue Charged With Corruption
A Cook County Circuit Court employee has been charged with stealing $3,500 in traffic ticket payments, the fourth clerk’s office employee to face criminal charges this year, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Forest Preserve Plans To Borrow Money To Add Land, Upgrade Facilities
Cook County Forest Preserve officials expect to add more land this year, and also make repairs to some picnic enclosures.
Forest Preserve Asks Public To Weigh In On Expanded Camping Ideas
Camping for Chicago area residents soon may not have to mean a long drive to Wisconsin or a more remote part of Illinois.
Audit Reveals Disorganization At Forest Preserve District
An audit of the Cook County Forest Preserve District found employees without clear job descriptions, duplicating tasks and working without the proper equipment.
Audit Slams Management At Forest Preserve District
The Cook County Forest Preserve District is the subject of a highly critical audit to be made public Wednesday.
County Sting Uncovers Stealing, Drinking, Sex On The Job
The inspector general has detailed findings of an investigation into corruption at pools run by the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
High Cost For Patronage At Forest Preserve
Political patronage will cost the Cook County Forest Preserve District more than half a million dollars.
Most Popular News
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.1238
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Twitter Updates
- No service on @CTA Orange Line between Roosevelt and 35th/Archer. Man apparently struck by train. cbsloc.al/19GK8Et 16 hours ago
- RT @dodgerman: Orange Line Service Disrupted cbsloc.al/19GK8Et 16 hours ago
