Name: The History and Restoration of the Skokie Lagoons
Start: 2026-09-15T10:30:00-05:00
Location: North Shore Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center

Learn about the early construction of the Skokie Lagoons and the major restoration efforts of the 1990s with Jim Phillips of the Cook County Forest Preserves. Discover how this work transformed the Lagoons into one of the area’s premier fishing destinations.

Local Event: The History and Restoration of the Skokie Lagoons

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The History and Restoration of the Skokie Lagoons

Learn about the early construction of the Skokie Lagoons and the major restoration efforts of the 1990s with Jim Phillips of...

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