What’s ahead for the Forest Preserves of Cook County? - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/02/whats-ahead-for-the-forest-preserves-of-cook-county

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The Forest Preserves of Cook County manages 70,000 acres of land that serve as habitats for wild animals, and places of recreation for residents. It also prevents land from being turned into parking lots or strip malls. Six months into his new role, _In the Loop_ sits down with the leader of the Fo...