Frying a giant picanha in one piece outdoors is both impressive and delicious. This video captures the cooking process in the ...

Cook County Forest Preserve District General Superintendent Arnold Randall has announced plans to step down next month, ending a distinct and productive 13-year tenure. He will become the next ...

Illinois winters may be brutal, but one thing we can usually count on is a spectacular fall. Some of us wait all year for the lower temps, colorful leaves and fresh feeling in the air. It’s great to ...

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Fall foliage is set to peak in October this year, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County can now help visitors find the closest fall color hot spot via a new interactive web map feature, according to ...

Whether you have an eye for casually capturing images or you're a professional photographer, the Forest Preserves of Cook County wants to see your nature photographs showcasing the beauty of the ...

Explore dazzling fall colors in Cook County’s Forest Preserves with your family at the best viewing spots, kid-friendly events and autumn adventures. As the air turns crisp and the leaves burst into ...