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SUMMARY:Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a community of crafters to work on projects together! BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafting-circle-5/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T150319Z
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SUMMARY:Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/thursdays-in-nature-signs-of-spring/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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SUMMARY:Sensory Play Day – Drop in
DESCRIPTION:Engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight\, sound\, smell\, taste and touch. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sensory-play-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260214T080335Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar\, fiddle\, etc. All are welcome to play or listen.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bluegrass-jam-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T211850Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T211850Z
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SUMMARY:Arab American Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Experience art making\, cultural showcases and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/arab-american-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall hanging with invasive plants. Ages 16 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/weaving-with-weeds-spindle-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Woodworking with Invasives
DESCRIPTION:Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–16 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-with-invasives-3/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,North Cook County,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities. This is an accessible site.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafternoon-4/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T123000
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SUMMARY:Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
DESCRIPTION:Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-painting-workshop-step-by-step-red-winged-blackbird/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260215T213026Z
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SUMMARY:Little Red Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/little-red-rocks-5/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Music,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T093000
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SUMMARY:Baby Buds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets first come\, first served.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/baby-buds-11/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Music,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260217T181414Z
CREATED:20260214T071639Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/paper-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Central Cook County,Education,Sustainability,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260214T075207Z
CREATED:20260214T075207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T075207Z
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SUMMARY:Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Explore through play-based learning\, nature crafts and discovery. In partnership with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/zoo-adventure-passport-zap-conservation-science-adventures/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260303T153806Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T153806Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon-Paint and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of art and alcohol. We have templates to paint or do your own thing! BYOB\, cups provided. No glass allowed. Ages 21 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafternoon-paint-and-sip/
LOCATION:Camp Sullivan\, 14630 Oak Park Ave\, Oak Forest\, IL\, 60452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Camping,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260213T035910Z
CREATED:20260213T035910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T035910Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Fest
DESCRIPTION:Youth and families\, enjoy time out of school! Try archery\, build and play with natural materials\, learn orienteering\, paint a bird house and more.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-break-fest-2/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Archery,Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260214T075013Z
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SUMMARY:Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
DESCRIPTION:Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/story-trail-its-spring-by-linda-glaser/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Poet Tree
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy poetry on the trails to celebrate National Poetry Month. Submit your own stanza for our Poet Tree.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/poet-tree/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260215T204535Z
CREATED:20260213T152547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T204535Z
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SUMMARY:Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/space-celebration-storytime-and-craft-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Nature Play,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T180551Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Faces
DESCRIPTION:Make faces on our trees with natural materials. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/tree-faces-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,North Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T221759Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Meet the Artists evening event as we reveal the newest exhibit in Trailside’s Classroom Gallery\, featuring an anthology of nature-themed work by Near West Sketchers artists. Light refreshments will be served. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-artists-near-west-sketchers-art-opening/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Breakout Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Spend your time on break\, outside! Try several outdoor recreation activities. Explore\, discover and create!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-breakout-adventure-2/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T103000
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Art Box
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/natures-art-box-5/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T123000
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SUMMARY:Nature Illustration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Supplies provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-illustration-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T093000
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CREATED:20260209T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Buds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets first come\, first served.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/baby-buds-10/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Music,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T123000
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CREATED:20260213T041744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153125Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Illustration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-illustration-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260217T182747Z
CREATED:20260213T011525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182747Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Boredom Busters
DESCRIPTION:Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature\, playing games\, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. \n\nAges 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am\nAges 8 to 12: 1-2:30 pm
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-break-boredom-busters/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T103000
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CREATED:20260215T212352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211244Z
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SUMMARY:Spring's First Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Create your own pressed flower field guide and learn about spring’s first blooms.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/springs-first-blooms/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144244Z
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SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/printmaking-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260213T041512Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T041512Z
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SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/printmaking-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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