Articles filed under West Chicago Park District
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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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Suburban park districts take swing at Wiffle ball
May 10, 2015 7:45 AM - A Batavia entrepreneur is taking his suburban Wiffle ball field concept and youth leagues to the masses. For several years, Andrew Martinez operated the Wifflot near Batavia, but is now expanding the concept to park districts in West Chicago, Roselle and other towns. -
DuPage park districts 'scrambling' with state grants suspended
Mar 14, 2015 7:35 AM - Major park district projects are in jeopardy across DuPage County after Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to suspend state grants for park construction and land. Plans to buy land that almost became a gas station near Glen Ellyn; to add amenities to a park in Bloomingdale; to create a new recreation center in Roselle; to build an indoor turf center in West Chicago; and to improve a fitness facility in Aurora all were put on hold.
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