Articles filed under Park Districts
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Geneva park welcomes Chimney Swift tower to aid in mosquito controlFeb 28, 2025 3:00 am - A tall, brown tower has been constructed in Wheeler Park, Geneva, as an Eagle Scout project to provide nesting habitat for Chimney Swifts, birds that eat mosquitoes and other insects.
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Roselle’s Kemmerling Park to get splash pad, major upgradesFeb 27, 2025 12:02 pm - Roselle Park District is detailing plans for a Kemmerling pool and park project that will include a new, “destination” splash pad.
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Jim Goshorn, Gurnee Park District president, dies at 69Feb 22, 2025 3:31 pm - The Gurnee Park District mourns the loss of James “Jim” Goshorn, Gurnee Park District board president; a leader, mentor, and friend who died at age 69 on Feb. 13 after a battle with cancer.
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Centennial Beach preseason memberships on sale nowFeb 11, 2025 4:34 pm - Centennial Beach memberships for 2025 season are available at discounted rates until May 26, after which regular rates apply.
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Antioch closes preschool citing licensing concernsFeb 06, 2025 1:07 pm - Camp Crayon, the Antioch parks department's preschool program, has been closed by the village because of concerns about state licensing and exemptions.
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St. Charles Park District hosts Aquatics Job Fair Feb. 5Feb 05, 2025 11:00 am - On Feb. 5, the St. Charles Park District is holding a job fair for summer aquatics positions at Otter Cove and Swanson Pool. Learn about the jobs and interview on-site.
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Schaumburg Park District director named PGA golf executive of the yearJan 22, 2025 5:11 pm - Schaumburg Park District Executive Director Tony LaFrenere has been named the 2025 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year for a second time.
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West Chicago Park District awarded $300K grant to boost tree canopyJan 21, 2025 6:00 pm - West Chicago Park District receives $300K grant to enhance community tree canopy through planting 200+ trees and developing forest management plan by 2028.
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Glen Ellyn Park District offers family fun and community eventsJan 20, 2025 11:49 pm - Get the inside scoop on the Glen Ellyn Park District's late February and March events - winter family fun, gear swaps, trivia nights, food & blood drives.
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.