Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison, District 15

Outdoors Day 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Busse Woods, Grove 25, Busse Forest South - Grove #25, Elk Grove Township, IL 60007
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Walter Lindwall (847) 519-7674
Walter.Lindwall@cookcountyil.gov
Commissioner Kevin Morrison to host Fishing Derby at Busse Lake
Commissioner’s Outdoors Day will feature a variety of community partners and a fishing derby on June 20th
SCHAUMBURG, 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.
“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!”
The 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.
Commissioner 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!
