Today’s Mighty Acorns, tomorrow’s environmentalists

Feb. 5, 2013
Teachers who once turned to textbooks for far-flung environmental case studies now teach sustainability from Chicago’s backyard.

Forest Preserve looks to revive camping in Cook County

Jan. 17, 2013
Once discouraged for "marring the beauty and serenity of the woodlands," camping could return to Cook County's natural areas.

Cook County Forest Preserve head hopes to lead district out of the woods

Oct. 17, 2011
The Cook County Forest Preserve includes 68,000 acres of public prairies, forests and wetlands. Depending on the location, visitors can do many things in the preserves, from horseback riding to bird watching.

Preckwinkle: Cook Co govt is as inefficient as expected

Mar. 29, 2011
“I expected to find a lot of inefficiency and a lot of inappropriate behavior, and we’ve found it,” said new Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle with a laugh, speaking of her first 100 days in office. “I don’t know what to say. Am I surprised? No.