Immerse yourself in the serene world of outdoor cooking with this delightful fish stew recipe. Watch as a captivating chef skillfully prepares a comforting dish using fresh ingredients straight from ...

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 ...

Grill a perfect beef fillet over the open flame while enjoying ASMR sounds of cooking in the forest. Soft naan bread ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cook County voters have some big decisions when it comes to the Illinois gubernatorial race, congressional races – and now, trees. There is a referendum on the ballot in Cook County ...

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 ...