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How biking helped us in 2020 -- and a look back at some key trail improvements

By Ralph Banasiak
Jan 7, 2021 12:27 PM - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged -- biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many.
COVID-19 spikes in Illinois factor into ECC's decision to cancel basketball season

By Patricia Babcock McGraw
Dec 29, 2020 1:48 PM - Elgin Community College pulled the plug Tuesday on men's and women's basketball for 2020-21, citing spikes of COVID-19 in the state of Illinois
Buffalo Grove man makes videos to motivate others to get out in nature

By Kim Mikus
Oct 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a toddler, David Goldman has battled an array of significant health issues over the years. The longtime Buffalo Grove resident points to two things that have helped get him get through chronic illness: his bicycle and the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway.
Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trails

By Ralph Banasiak
Sep 28, 2020 12:05 PM - You weren't imagining it -- bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August.
Lake County Forest Preserves offer virtual fishing program

Daily Herald report
Aug 11, 2020 11:44 AM - A live virtual fishing program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Input sought on test signs on North Shore Bike Path in Libertyville

Daily Herald report
Jun 12, 2020 6:36 PM - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input on new wayfinding signs being tested on a section of the North Shore Bike Path in Libertyville.
Illinois Little League cancels state tournaments

Submitted by Philip Rizzo Illinois State Little League District Administrators Association
May 29, 2020 6:28 PM - On Saturday May 16, the Illinois State Little League District Administrators Association held a membership meeting to discuss the state of Little League in Illinois for the 2020 season.
Route 45 underpass will connect Raven Glen, Ethel's Woods

By Mick Zawislak
May 8, 2020 7:39 PM - A long envisioned, $4.9 million tunnel beneath Route 45 to connect the Raven Glen and Ethel's Woods forest preserves in the Antioch area is on track to be built this fall.
Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viral

By Kim Mikus
May 8, 2020 6:00 AM - Mark Hurley grew up fishing and spent most of his free time outdoors. He continues to spend a great deal of time outside working for the Lake County Forest Preserves, where he has built a 30-year career so far.
Golfing is allowed Friday! But you'll have limits in the suburbs

By Dave Oberhelman
May 1, 2020 5:46 AM - Congratulations, golfers, on being able to hit the course again starting Friday. And good luck getting a tee time at suburban golf courses. (Plus, you must know the restrictions.)

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Year Incorporated:1929
Zip Codes:60015
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