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Nov. 15 is Opening Day for Forest Preserves of Cook County Picnic and Special Event Permit Sales, 2020 Camping Reservations
- Nov 6, 2019
Nov. 15 is Opening Day for Forest Preserves of Cook County Picnic and Special Event Permit Sales, 2020 Camping Reservations; Permits, reservations available online and in person
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Public Invited to Dan Ryan Woods Celebration
- Ceremony to celebrate new nature play, other recent site investments, Jul 31, 2019
The public is invited to join Forest Preserves of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioners Stanley Moore and John P. Daley, Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall and partners on Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the new Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play area and other outdoor recreation amenities.
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One Summer Chicago Youth Jobs Apply Online Until May 21st
- May 1, 2018
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle are proud to announce One Summer Chicago -- a collaborative effort between the City, County, civic and business communities to provide summer programming for youths.
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Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.
- May 31, 2016
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment. Teens will learn conservation work and make improvements to local habitats. This year, the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program will engage 66 youth, ages 15 to 19, in a six-week hands-on summer work experience. To learn how your organization can partner with the Forest Preserves on summer youth employment opportunities, contact Alice Brandon, resource management programming manager for the Forest Preserves, by email at alice.brandon@cookcountyil.gov.
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CARES Program Aims to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening
- reprinted from Carl West/TBTNewsService.com, Mar 30, 2016
The goal of Cook County CARES is to improve colorectal cancer screening. Our organized approach to colorectal cancer screening partners the University of Chicago with community health clinics, public health departments, and insurers.