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Streamwood voters return park incumbentsApr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Marion Janiec, wife of current park commissioner Richard Janiec, was rejected for a seat on the Streamwood Park District Board as voters returned the incumbents, Thomas Keating, Adriana Armstrong and Richard Brogan.
Streamwood park candidates debate value of conferences Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The four candidates vying for three positions on the Streamwood Park District board have different takes on the value of spending taxpayer money to send board members and staff to the annual Illinois Association of Park District conference. Marion Janiec — wife of current park Commissioner Richard Janiec — is challenging the incumbent slate of Adriana Armstrong, Rick Brogan and Thomas Keating for a chance to serve alongside her husband on the five-member board.
Vice president backs three incumbents Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: William Wright, vice president of the Streamwood park District board, endorses the three incumbents running for election on April 9, Adriana Vega Armstrong, Thomas Keating and Richard Brogan.
Should married couple have two seats on same board?Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Marion Janiec is running for the Streamwood Park District board in April, the same board where her husband is already an elected commissioner. "I'm my own person," she said. "I am by no means an extension of my husband."
Rick Brogan: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Rick Brogan, running for Streamwood Park Board (4-year Terms)
Thomas Keating: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Thomas Keating, running for Streamwood Park Board (4-year Terms)
Adriana Armstrong: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Adriana Armstrong, running for Streamwood Park Board (4-year Terms)
Marion Janiec: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Marion Janiec, running for Streamwood Park Board (4-year Terms)
Hoffman Estates dog park nearing completionJul 18, 2012 12:00 AM
A new $133,000 Hoffman Estates dog park called Freedom Run is nearing completion. The 4-acre park will include a small dog area, water sources, shaded spots and five pieces of agility equimpment that a 15-year-old is building as part of an Eagle Scout service project. A grand opening for the park — which will serve primarily Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Elgin residents — is scheduled for September 8, but a soft opening will occur sometime in August.
Streamwood to hold new summer orchestra camp Apr 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Fabian Lopez believes that summer music camp is an ideal way to help music students grow and excel at their art. So much so that this Bartlett resident and former student of Dorothy Deen, the cello teacher in the Bartlett Center for the Arts, has spent several months working with the Streamwood Park District to create a four-week intensive string orchestra camp for students in grades four-eight, with sessions held from 9 to 11 a.m., June 18-June 29 and July 9-July 21.
Elgin council reverses decision, approves dog parkApr 11, 2012 12:00 AM
A proposed dog park in Hoffman Estates along Elgins east side border finally has a green light from Elgin City Council members. The intergovernmental agreement with Hoffman Estates and Streamwood park districts for joint use of a 4-acre park was given preliminary approval March 7 then voted down March 21 before being reconsidered during the city council meeting Wednesday night
A little cooperation goes a long way Mar 9, 2012 12:00 AM
A Daily editorial notes another example of towns finding thrifty ways to provide the types of amenities that drew residents to the suburbs in the first place. To wit: a dog park shared by Elgin and the Hoffman Estates and Streamwood park districts.
Elgin, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates collaborate on dog park Mar 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Elgin residents wanted a dog park but officials were having trouble finding a location that wasn't surrounded by houses. Same story in Streamwood. Hoffman Estates Park District had a location, the desire for a second dog park within city limits and an interest in intergovernmental agreements. A collaboration was born.
Hanover Twp. meet the candidates night Feb 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Hanover Township Democrats & Independents (HanDI) will host a meet-and-greet with candidates in the 6th and 8th Congressional districts, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Streamwood Park Place Recreation Center.
Hanover Township program helps with senior health May 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Hanover Township Senior Services is sponsoring a program to promote good health practices among senior citizens in its service area.
Streamwood gets new officials for a day May 11, 2011 12:00 AM
The average age of officials and employees in Streamwood and Hanover Township dropped by about 25 years Wednesday.Some 90 positions in the village of Streamwood, the township and the Streamwood Park District were filled by seniors from Streamwood High.
Richard T. Janiec Sr.: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Richard T. Janiec Sr., running for Streamwood parks
William H. Wright: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for William H. Wright, running for Streamwood parks
Hanover Township offering senior diabetes workshop Jan 30, 2011 12:00 AM
Starting on Monday, Feb. 7, Hanover Township is partnering with Avesena Home Health Care to offer a six-week workshop for seniors to “Take Charge of Your Diabetes.”
Hanover Township’s Holiday Open Gym begins Dec 12, 2010 12:00 AM
Hanover Township’s Open Gym program, which began in 1995 to give schoolchildren something to do over the holiday break, returns beginning Monday, Dec. 20. The program for younger children and teens offers fun-filled recreational, artistic and educational activities.