Kickapoo Woods News Today

Chicago River Day in Cook County and a bird Migration Celebration in Will County highlight outdoor opportunities in the Southland on Saturday.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The FBI on Tuesday raided the home of Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.

Reply During Illinois Association of Park Districts virtual Best of the Best ceremony in November, three awards were presented to projects and people connected to the Forest Preserves. Project Onward, Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and the Forest Preserves received the Arts in the Park award for their collaboration on Fresh Air, a virtual art exhibition benefitting Project Onward. The exhibit showcased the work of the Project Onward artists, providing important exposure for the talented indi...