Articles filed under Park Board

• Is lack of cursive writing skills to blame? Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Letter to the editor: Sara Lamb wonders if the problem with Jona Augustyn's petitions isn't due to "cursive writing being jettisoned in our public schools. These young citizens do not know how to sign their own names!" she writes.
  

   

• Ruling delayed on teen’s park district candidacyJan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  A hearing Tuesday to determine if Jona Augustyn will remain in the running for the Arlington Heights Park District board was continued to Thursday, as officials continue to examine signatures on his petition, according to the Cook County Clerk's website.
  

   

• Three new names in race for Arlington Heights Park Board Dec 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Arlington Heights Park District board will have two new faces after the 2013 election, as two longtime commissoners are retiring and four candidates are vying for three seats.
  

   
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  Glen Ellyn park board changes Apr 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  For the second election in a row, a three-person slate of candidates running on a platform of fiscal restraint and increased transparency in government have won election to the Glen Ellyn Park District board.
  

   

• 4 elected to Prospect Hts. park board Apr 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  The four candidates who won election to the Prospect Heights Park District board on Tuesday are Patrick Ludvigsen, Lisa M. Gould, Terry Curtis and John “Jack” E. Barrett.
  

   
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  Lombard park board to tackle flooding Apr 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  Two outgoing Lombard park commissioners and two challengers who ousted them all will have their say in a possible flood mitigation project at Terrace View Pond on the village’s northwest side.
  

   
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  Geneva park board president retains seat Apr 6, 2011 12:00 AM
  Geneva park board President Susan Vander Veen retained her seat, defeating Sherry O'Berry.
  

   
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  Mt. Prospect parks shake-up could kill golf project Apr 6, 2011 12:00 AM
  Two newcomers who kicked off two long-time board members on the Mount Prospect park board ran on only one issue - to prevent the golf course renovation. Now they are elected, can they stop it?
  

   
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  Walsh, Tenuta join incumbents on MP park board Apr 5, 2011 12:00 AM
  With all but one of the precincts reporting in the race for the Mount Prospect Park District board, challenger Susan Walsh holds a firm lead over incumbents Timothy Doherty and William Klicka. Holding fourth place in the race for four seats is Lisa Tenuta.
  

   
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  Why local Election Day is important Apr 4, 2011 12:00 AM
  It's not nuclear disarmament, but today's election is arguably the most important one suburban voters face if they care about their schools, their streets, their local economy, their recreation.
  

   

• Where to find more information Apr 4, 2011 12:00 AM
  It's a difficult task that fewer people want to take on: Voting in their local elections.
  

   
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  Five candidates vying for parks board in Hanover Park Mar 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  The five candidates running for the Hanover Park District board offer their ideas on how to improve the district and its facilities.
  

   

• David Hansen: Candidate ProfileMar 22, 2011 12:00 AM
  David Hansen, candidate for Roselle Park District board.
  

   
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  2 seeking Geneva parks seat talk priorities, spending Mar 21, 2011 12:00 AM
  Sherry O’Berry, 49, faces incumbent Commissioner Susan Vander Veen, 55, for the chance to lead the Geneva Park District.
  

   
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  Glen Ellyn park candidates square off on Ackerman center Mar 17, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidates for the Glen Ellyn Park District board disagree on the district’s financial condition and transparency in government.
  

   
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  Lombard park hopefuls seek golf course profit Mar 16, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidates for the Lombard park board say they need to find a way to boost revenues at its Western Acres Golf Course. The nine-hole course, located in a low-lying area just north of Butterfield Road, commonly floods and consistently lands in the red.
  

   

• Arlington Heights candidates forum SaturdayMar 11, 2011 12:00 AM
  The League of Women Voters will hold a forum for canddiates in several Arlington Heights races starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Arlington Heights Village Hall.
  

   

• Michael Capizzano: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Michael Capizzano, running for Addison parks
  

   
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  Ron E. Maxwell Jr.: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Ron E. Maxwell Jr., running for Addison parks
  

   

• Myles Naughton: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Myles Naughton, running for Arlington Heights parks