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Our Work in Illinois
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In Illinois and across the country, we’re working with communities and advocates to connect more people in more places to the outdoors.

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The 606
Illinois

Lands, Trails
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Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
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Lands
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Mary Bartelme Park, Chicago
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Local Parks
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TPL's Impact in Illinois
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Lands
4,320
ACRES OF LAND PROTECTED
Parks
166,190
PEOPLE CONNECTED TO THE OUTDOORS
Protected
43
ACTIVE AND COMPLETED PROJECTS
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From transforming schoolyards to preserving national parks, our work is changing communities across the country. Read more stories about our projects in this state and across the country.

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How We Win: A Look at How TPL Secures Public Funding for Parks and Open Space
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Diane Regas on TPL’s 50th Anniversary
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2022 Year in Review
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We’re Working to Restore Sacred Lands to Tribal and Indigenous Communities
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Black History Is American History
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Land Protection: More Than the Sum of Its Parts
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Urban Trails Are Part of the Climate Change Solution
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The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians Returns Home at Last
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Winter Splendor: Eight Places to Savor the Season
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Winners of the 2021 Boeing Environmental Leadership Award
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Chicago Advisory Board

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Chicago Office

120 S. LaSalle Street
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL, 60603
(312) 750-9820
chicago@tpl.org

Caroline O'Boyle
Associate Vice President, Illinois State Director

(312) 750-9820
chicago@tpl.org

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