Articles filed under Park Districts
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Conflicting reports of injuries after malfunction halts Wheaton fireworks displayJul 04, 2024 7:50 am - Wheaton’s annual Independence Day fireworks display came to an abrupt and unexpected halt Wednesday night when the show’s operator experienced a malfunction, city officials reported.
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Fun contests for kids and adults, live music and more at Batavia’s Windmill City Festival July 12-14Jul 02, 2024 5:57 pm - The largest event of the summer is back! The Batavia Riverwalk will be brimming with activity all weekend long during the annual Windmill City Festival July 12-14.
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Palatine Stables supporters taking fight to courtJul 02, 2024 3:51 pm - Members of a group trying to save the Palatine Stables are taking legal steps to challenge the park district’s decision to shut it down.
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Wheaton Park District’s Cosley Zoo accessory parking plan clears hurdleJul 02, 2024 2:56 pm - The Wheaton City Council agreed with the city planning and zoning board’s positive recommendation of the Wheaton Park District’s application to expand parking for Cosley Zoo.
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Walters Park reopening in Carol StreamJul 01, 2024 3:20 pm - Carol Stream residents are invited to the reopening of Walters Park, 970 High Ridge Pass, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. June 24. The renovated park features a...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest to include drone light showJul 01, 2024 1:06 pm - A drone light show is a new addition to Northwest Fourth-Fest, a five-day Fourth of July celebration that also includes carnival rides, live music, fireworks, a parade, food and games.
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Sliding into summer at Wauconda FestJun 30, 2024 1:31 am - Wauconda Fest, which opened Thursday, continued Saturday with rides, games and music. The four-day festival will wrap up on Sunday.
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‘It gives you goose bumps’: 2,000 flags fly in Wheaton to welcome July FourthJun 29, 2024 4:23 pm - Volunteers on Saturday turned a Wheaton soccer field into a patriotic display of 2,000 American flags.
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Neighbors in the news: Annette Curtis receives excellence award from Des Plaines Park DistrictJun 28, 2024 4:31 pm - Annette Curtis was recognized with the Dedicated to Excellence Award by the Des Plaines Park Board.
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Naperville Park District’s series brings music and entertainment to neighborhood parksJun 26, 2024 5:45 pm - There’s still plenty of summer fun on tap with Naperville Park District’s Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment and Concerts in Your Park. These events showcase a variety of talented entertainers in different neighborhood parks throughout Naperville.