Articles filed under West Chicago Park District
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Don Earley, 'Godfather' of West Chicago parks, remembered for life of public service
Aug 16, 2020 5:24 PM - Don Earley, affectionately known as The Godfather of the West Chicago Park District, is being remembered as a dedicated public servant and loving family man. He died Thursday at age 89. -
'Fun Fridays' continue at The Shell in West ChicagoJul 31, 2020 2:32 PM - The West Chicago Park District is continuing its "Fun Fridays" kids entertainment series at the Shell in Reed Keppler Park
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"Godfather of West Chicago Park District" honored
Nov 2, 2019 6:22 PM - The children climbing on the playground obstacles probably didn't realize the man responsible for their Saturday morning fun, "The Godfather of the West Chicago Park District," was being honored only a few feet away. -
Why West Chicago's first park is getting a new name
Oct 30, 2019 12:51 PM - West Chicago Park District officially will rename its first park -- currently known as Easton Park -- in honor of its first supporter, Don Earley. A brief ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the newly named Don Earley Park at 840 E. Washington St. -
Motorola acquires dispatch system developerMar 11, 2019 2:36 PM - Motorola Solutions said it has acquired Avtec, Inc., a provider of advanced dispatch solutions for public safety and commercial customers.
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'Hello Summer at The Shell' offers a free season kick-off party with loads of fun
May 23, 2018 10:16 PM - Join your neighbors to celebrate music, family and the arts during the "Hello Summer at The Shell" kick-off event on Saturday, June 9. Festivities will begin at noon and will conclude with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. -
How longtime employee helped beautify West Chicago parks
Mar 18, 2018 5:00 AM - Jesse Felix has played a key role in beautifying West Chicago parks. Now, after 28 years, he's preparing to retire. -
Tuneful opening for The Shell in West Chicago
Jun 10, 2017 5:51 PM - The Shell, West Chicago's newest entertainment venue, makes it debut in Reed-Keppler Park. -
West Chicago hosting new kids triathlon in JulyJun 2, 2016 3:31 PM - The West Chicago Park District is hosting a new kids triathlon on July 24 for kids ages 4 to 13.
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employee
Jul 1, 2015 9:41 AM - It's not a government job, but the Illinois Association of Park Districts leader still gets a taxpayer-funded salary of $360,000 a year and six-figure public pension contribution, Suburban Tax Watchdog Jake Griffin writes.
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