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‘Red Monster’ coming to Mundelein youth baseball, softball complex Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
When Mike Jones headed Mundelein's youth baseball program a few years ago he decided the program needed the "Red Monster." Jones' dream before he died six months ago at the age of 50 was to model a 15-foot-tall wall after the Green Monster in Cooperstown, N.Y.'s, Little League All-Star Village. Mundelein Baseball and Softball Association officials say they want to honor Jones by making his dream come true.
Find Easter eggs in Mundelein Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
A free Easter egg hunt is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at the Mundelein Community Park soccer fields on Midlothian Road.
Mundelein parks pre-school open house: Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Mundelein Park District and its Learning Center Preschool is hosting an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10.
Jim Siemers: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jim Siemers, running for Mundelein Park Board (6-year Terms)
Pat McGrath: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Pat McGrath, running for Mundelein Park Board (6-year Terms)
Jesse Ortega: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jesse Ortega, running for Mundelein Park Board (6-year Terms)
Parks jobs available in Mundelein Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Applications for various seasonal positions within the Mundelein Park and Recreation District maintenance department including landscaping and light construction are available at www.mundeleinparks.org or at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road.
Summer jobs open at Mundelein pools Dec 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Applications are being accepted beginning Dec. 10 for a variety of aquatic facility positions at the Mundelein Park District's Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, Spray Park and Diamond Lake Beach.
Santa visits Fort Hill museum: Nov 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Santa will take Route 45 in Mundelein to Courtland Street and drive beneath the viaduct to the Fort Hill Heritage Museum, 601 E. Noel Drive, across from Fairhaven School to visit with well wishers from 11 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
Sweat with Santa in Mundelein Nov 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Fitness fans ages 14 and older can enjoy free and festive fitness with a canned food donation on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Mundelein Park and Recreation District’s Park View Health & Fitness Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein.
Mingle with Kringle Dec. 2 in Mundelein Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The Mundelein Park District has arranged for Santa to share some special time with kids aged 1 to 8 at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein.
Smashing (and launching) pumpkins in MundeleinNov 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Mundelein’s annual pumpkin drop combines physics with environmentalism. It also offers children the pure pleasure of beating a pumpkin to a pulp with a baseball bat and the thrill of seeing pumpkins catapulted down a sled hill.
Watch pumpkins soar in Mundelein Oct 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Pumpkins will be soaring, rolling and being composted from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Mundelein Park Districts annual Pumpkin Drop. The free event is at Keith Mione Community Park. 1401 N. Midlothian Road.
Free Ironman workshop: Oct 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Is there an Ironman® or triathlon in your future? The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is offering a free workshop at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 to find out what it takes.
Mundelein parks superintendent celebrates milestone Oct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
What started out as a summer job for Jerry Cleaveland at the Mundelein Park District has become a 40-year career that is still going strong. This October marks Cleaveland's big anniversary. Times are much different from when he started out cutting grass for the park district. “A buddy and I were looking to earn some money and responded to an ad in the paper; we got the jobs, and I never left,” he said.
Take a step back in time at Fort Hill Heritage Museum Sep 5, 2012 12:00 AM
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is marking the 25th anniversary of the Fort Hill Heritage Museum. Beginning Sept. 10, it will host a series of open houses as part of Mundelein Pride week.
Concern for swans brings expert to Mundelein golf course Jul 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Concern over pond conditions for two wild swans living at Mundelein's Steeplechase Golf Club prompted nearby residents to summon an expert to survey the situation Monday. North Barrington-based Knox Swan and Dog donated its services at the 203-acre course. Company owner Bob Knox said despite the drought, the water is deep enough for the swans.
Wonder Lake water ski team to entertain at Mundelein’s Community Picnic Jul 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Championship water skiers forming on-water pyramids is just one of the many events at Mundelein Park & Recreation District's Community Picnic. “The picnic brings people together. It’s neighbors meeting neighbors and pride in the community,” said park district Director Margaret Resnick. “Diamond Lake is just such a beautiful place, and we want this to really become something everyone looks forward to.”
Pool attendance — and revenue — up during heat wave Jul 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Public swimming pools were a popular place for people trying to stay cool in Lake County during last week's heat wave, a Daily Herald survey showed. Attendance figures at some pools were up dramatically for the first week of July, compared to the same period in 2011.
Rounds played up at Lake County forest golf coursesJul 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Better weather this spring meant a growth spurt for golf at the Lake County Forest Preserve District's facilities compared with last year. At the district courses — Countryside in Mundelein, Brae Loch in Grayslake and ThunderHawk in Beach Park — revenues and the number of rounds played have increased substantially, officials say. "Especially the first five months," of the year, said Bonnie McLeod, the district's finance director. "Last year, the spring was very bad."