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SUMMARY:Outdoors Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  \nMEDIA CONTACT:\nWalter Lindwall (847) 519-7674 \nWalter.Lindwall@cookcountyil.gov    \nCommissioner Kevin Morrison to host Fishing Derby at Busse Lake  \nCommissioner’s Outdoors Day will feature a variety of community partners and a fishing derby on June 20th   \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – May 21\, 2026 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host his sixth annual Outdoors Day and fishing derby on Saturday\, June 20. Commissioner Morrison’s 2026 Outdoors Day will mark the eighth year his office has hosted an event around Father’s Day weekend to promote the outdoor spaces in the Northwest suburbs. \n“Our community is filled with incredible green spaces that bring us together! The 15th District is fortunate to have Busse Woods among the many amazing outdoor spaces that are part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and available to residents of the Northwest Suburbs\,” Commissioner Kevin Morrison said. “I encourage everyone to join me and our wonderful partners at Busse Lake for our fishing derby!” \nThe Busse Lake Fishing Derby will take place at Grove #25 at Busse Lake within the Busse Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing derby participants must register in advance at https://buff.ly/PH2BFLJ. The event is free. Fishing derby participants do not need a fishing license during Father’s Day weekend. People with all experience levels are welcome to participate. Limited bait will be available. Prizes will be given for a variety of categories. \nCommissioner Morrison will be in attendance along with community partners including the Arlington Anglers Fishing Club\, Brookfield Zoo Chicago\, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County\, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability\, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District\, Minds with Motion\, and Cook County Health. There will also be complimentary ice cream from Good News in the Neighborhood!
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/1961/
LOCATION:Busse Woods\, Grove 25\, Busse Forest South - Grove #25\, Elk Grove Township\, IL 60007
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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SUMMARY:Environmental Resource Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison to host free in-person Environmental Resource Fair   \nThe Fair will feature family-friendly activities aimed at helping people make their communities greener\, cleaner\, and more sustainable  \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – Aug\, 15\, 2025 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (District 15) will host a free in-person Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday\, Aug. 23rd\, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to help Cook County residents learn how to protect the environment. The fair will be held at Rahlfs Woods (1350 S Park Ave\, Streamwood\, IL 60107) and feature a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities.  \nEach co-sponsor will have a table set up with information and activities. The fair is co-sponsored by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda\, Poplar Creek Library District\, Streamwood Park District\, the Village of Streamwood\, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos\, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability\, Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency\, Ride Illinois\, the Citizens Utility Board\, WWM International\, Pace bus\, Schaumburg Monarch Initiative\, 350 Chicago\, Chicago for EVs\, and the Trickster Cultural Center. \nThe fair will be held inside the Poplar Creek Library if there is inclement weather. Prospective attendees can register for the event at: https://forms.gle/SkVroa8BU9tpXEp76  \nEvents and activities will include:  \n\nMWRD: Providing tree saplings\, milkweed and native plants seeds\, and ways to keep our waterways clean. \n\n\nCook County Department of Environment and Sustainability: handing out bamboo straws and reusable cutlery and bringing a variety of brochures on electric vehicles\, utility savings programs\, and more. \n\n\nCitizens Utility Board: providing information on ComEd billing\, Energy Efficiency Programs\, Solar Programs\, Alternative Suppliers\, and general energy saving along with fun giveaways. \n\n\nNicor Gas: will provide community and bill assistance resources\, free water-saving kits\, and information on free home assessments and energy-efficiency rebates. \n\n\nPoplar Creek Public Library:  will have handouts about our Extraordinary Things collection\, getting a library card\, and community resources at their Mobile Library Van. \n\n\nRide Ilinois: promoting bike safety\, everyday trips by bike\, and the many benefits of riding a bike along with fun giveaways. \n\n\nStreamwood Park District: will be passing out wildflower seed packets.\n\n\nSchaumburg Monarch Initiative: learn how to support Monarch Butterflies. \n\n\nPace: promoting their Fixed Route Service\, ADA Paratransit Services\, as well as career opportunities. \n\n\nMy office will be helping distribute native plant seeds along with “How to Draw a Bird” pamphlets/instructions\, and Chicago wilderness species of concern templates to color. \n\nComplete our event passport to earn prizes from the Brookfield Zoo\, Chicago Botanic Garden\, and Forest Preserves of Cook County. 
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/environmental-resource-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Rahlf’s Woods\, 1350 South Park Avenue\, Streamwood\, IL\, 60107
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commissioner Kevin Morrison":MAILTO:district15@cookcountyil.gov
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SUMMARY:Environmental Resource Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison to host free in-person Environmental Resource Fair   \nFair will feature family-friendly activities aimed at helping people make their communities greener\, cleaner\, and more sustainable  \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – Aug\, 16\, 2024 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (District 15) will host a free in-person Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday\, Aug. 24th\, from noon to 2 p.m. to help Cook County residents learn how to protect the environment. The fair will be held at Rahlfs Woods (1350 S Park Ave\, Streamwood\, IL 60107) and feature a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities. \nEach co-sponsor will have a table set up with information and activities. The fair is co-sponsored by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda\, Poplar Creek Library District\, Streamwood Park District\, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability\, Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency\, Ride Illinois\, the Citizens Utility Board\, the Chicago Botanic Garden\, Pace\, Schaumburg Monarch Initiative\, and the Village of Streamwood. \nThe fair will be held inside the Poplar Creek Library if there is inclement weather. Prospective attendees can register for the event at: https://bit.ly/envresfair2024. \nEvents and activities will include: \n\nMWRD: Providing tree saplings\, milkweed and native plants seeds\, and ways to keep our waterways clean.\nCook County Department of Environment and Sustainability: handing out bamboo straws and reusable cutlery and bringing a variety of brochures on electric vehicles\, utility savings programs\, and more.\nCenter for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) on Wheels: Bring hard to recycle items like electronics\, clothing (clean and good condition)\, small appliances\, Styrofoam\, and more. Review all that is accepted: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/CHaRMCenter.\nCitizens Utility Board: providing information on ComEd billing\, Energy Efficiency Programs\, Solar Programs\, Alternative Suppliers\, and general energy saving along with fun giveaways.\nNicor Gas: will provide community and bill assistance resources\, free water-saving kits\, and information on free home assessments and energy-efficiency rebates.\nPoplar Creek Public Library:  will have a suggested reading list and fun giveaways.\nRide Ilinois: promoting bike safety\, everyday trips by bike\, and the many benefits of riding a bike along with fun giveaways.\nStreamwood Park District: will be passing out wildflower seed packets.\nSchaumburg Monarch Initiative: learn how to support Monarch Butterflies.\nPace: promoting their Fixed Route Service\, ADA Paratransit Services\, as well as Career Opportunities.\nChicago Botanic Garden: providing information on their Budburst program to ID plants via an app you can download.\nMy office will be helping distribute native plant seeds along with “How to Draw a Bird” pamphlets/instructions\, and Chicago wilderness species of concern templates to color.\n\nComplete our event passport to earn prizes from the Brookfield Zoo\, Chicago Botanic Garden\, and Forest Preserves of Cook County.
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/environmental-resource-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Rahlf’s Woods\, 1350 South Park Avenue\, Streamwood\, IL\, 60107
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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SUMMARY:Outdoors Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  \nMEDIA CONTACT:\nWalter Lindwall (847) 519-7674 \nWalter.Lindwall@cookcountyil.gov    \nCommissioner Kevin Morrison to host Fishing Derby at Busse Lake  \nCommissioner’s Outdoors Day will feature a variety of community partners and a fishing derby on June 15th   \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – June 7\, 2024 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host his sixth annual Outdoors Day and fishing derby on Saturday\, June 15. Commissioner Morrison’s 2024 Outdoors Day will mark the sixth year his office has hosted an event around Father’s Day weekend to promote the outdoor spaces in the Northwest suburbs. \n“Our community is filled with incredible green spaces that bring us together! The 15th District is fortunate to have Busse Woods among the many amazing outdoor spaces that are part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and available to residents of the Northwest Suburbs\,” Commissioner Kevin Morrison said. “I encourage everyone to join me and our wonderful partners at Busse Lake for our fishing derby!” \nThe Busse Lake Fishing Derby will take place at Grove #25 at Busse Lake within the Busse Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing derby participants must register in advance at https://bit.ly/BusseLakeFishing61524. The event is free. Fishing derby participants do not need a fishing license during Father’s Day weekend. People with all experience levels are welcome to participate. Limited bait will be available. Prizes will be given for a variety of categories. \nCommissioner Morrison will be in attendance along with community partners including the Arlington Anglers Fishing Club\, Brookfield Zoo Chicago\, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County\, Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove\, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District\, Minds with Motion\, and Cook County Health. There will also be food available for purchase from Inches Taco Truck.
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/outdoorsday2024/
LOCATION:Busse Woods\, Grove 25\, Busse Forest South - Grove #25\, Elk Grove Township\, IL 60007
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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SUMMARY:Environmental Resource Fair 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison to host free in-person Environmental Resource Fair   \nFair will feature family-friendly activities aimed at helping people make their communities greener\, cleaner\, and more sustainable  \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – Aug\, 15th\, 2023 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (District 15) will host a free in-person Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday\, Aug. 26th\, from noon to 2 p.m. to help Cook County residents learn how to protect the environment. The fair will be held at Rahlfs Woods (1350 S Park Ave\, Streamwood\, IL 60107) and feature a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities.  \n“As we continue to see the effects of climate change worsening\, we all must do our part to protect the environment and work toward a greener future\,” Commissioner Morrison said. “Whether it’s learning about solar panels\, monarchs and pollinators\, or how to save money on energy bills\, the Environmental Resource Fair will have something for everyone. We can provide people with the knowledge they need to make their communities more sustainable.” \nEach co-sponsor will have a table set up with information and activities. The fair is co-sponsored by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda\, Poplar Creek Library District\, Streamwood Park District\, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability\, the Cook County MEDS Disposal Initiative\, Ride Illinois\, Schaumburg Monarch Initiative\, Trickster Cultural Center\, the Village of Streamwood.  \nThe fair will be held inside the Poplar Creek Library if there is inclement weather.  \nEvents and activities will include:  \n\nCook County Department of Environment and Sustainability: will have information on EVs\, Energy Efficiency\, Recycling and the Pledge to Conserve Cook with giveaways. \n\n\nCook County MEDS Disposal Initiative: brochures in a variety of languages about how and where to properly dispose of expired or unused medications\, so they don’t end up in our landfills. \nMWRD: to provide Tree saplings\, Milkweeds\, “Where Does It Go” Children’s Book (English\, Spanish\, Chinese versions)\, Rain barrels\, Agency Overview magazine\, Doing Business with MWRD pamphlet\, Hand sanitizers\, and sunglasses. \nPoplar Creek Public Library: Provide a bibliography of books on the environment. \nRide Ilinois: will provide materials such as cards with info about their BikeSafetyQuiz. \nStreamwood Park District: Will be passing out free litter pickers and reusable bags\, along with some hands-on activities showing the impact of plastic use/littering. \n\n\nSchaumburg Monarch Initiative: Learn how to support Monarch Butterflies. \nMy office will be helping distribute Native plant seeds along with ‘how to draw a bird’ pamphlets/instructions\, and Chicago Wilderness species of concern templates to color. 
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/environmental-resource-fair-2023/
LOCATION:Rahlf’s Woods\, 1350 South Park Avenue\, Streamwood\, IL\, 60107
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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SUMMARY:Outdoors Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  \nMEDIA CONTACT:\nWalter Lindwall (847) 519-7674 \nWalter.Lindwall@cookcountyil.gov    \nCommissioner Kevin Morrison to host Fishing Derby at Busse Lake  \nCommissioner’s Outdoors Day will feature a variety of community partners and a fishing derby on June 17th   \nSCHAUMBURG\, Ill. – June 9\, 2023 – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host his fourth annual Outdoors Day and fishing derby on Saturday\, June 17. Commissioner Morrison’s 2023 Outdoors Day will mark the fourth year his office has hosted an event around Father’s Day weekend to promote the outdoor spaces in the Northwest suburbs. \n“Our community is filled with incredible outdoor spaces that bring us together! The 15th District is fortunate to have Busse Woods among the many amazing green spaces that are part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and available to residents of the Northwest Suburbs\,” Commissioner Kevin Morrison said. “I encourage everyone to join me and our wonderful partners at Busse Lake for a fishing derby and to enjoy the outdoors. \nThe Busse Lake Fishing Derby will take place at Grove #25 at Busse Lake within the Busse Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing derby participants must register in advance at https://bit.ly/FishingDerby23. The event is free. Fishing derby participants do not need a fishing license during Father’s Day weekend. People with all experience levels are welcome to participate. Limited bait will be available. Prizes will be given for a variety of categories.  \nCommissioner Morrison will be in attendance along with community partners including the Arlington Anglers Fishing Club\, Brookfield Zoo\, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County\, Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove\, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District\, Minds with Motion\, the Schaumburg Monarch Initiative\, and the Shedd Aquarium.
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/outdoors-day-2023/
LOCATION:Busse Woods\, Grove 25\, Busse Forest South - Grove #25\, Elk Grove Township\, IL 60007
CATEGORIES:General Event,Outdoor Fun
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SUMMARY:District Office Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend an Open House at my District Office in Schaumburg on Thursday\, February 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We’ll have light refreshments and Chicago Botanic Garden passes will be provided while supplies last. I hope you can stop by to see my office and meet my staff.
URL:https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/event/do-open-house/
LOCATION:District Office\, 1325 Wiley Rd\, Suite 141\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173
CATEGORIES:General Event
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