Articles filed under West Chicago Park District
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Don Earley, 'Godfather' of West Chicago parks, remembered for life of public serviceAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - Don Earley was known as "The Godfather" of the West Chicago Park District, but his public service extended well beyond his pivotal role in creating the parks system. Ear...
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'Fun Fridays' continue at The Shell in West ChicagoJul 30, 2020 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Park District is continuing its “Fun Fridays” kids entertainment series at the Shell in Reed Keppler Park, 201 W. National St. The lunchtime shows are 1...
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"Godfather of West Chicago Park District" honoredNov 02, 2019 1:00 am - 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 Dis...
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Why West Chicago's first park is getting a new nameOct 29, 2019 11:00 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 b...
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Motorola acquires dispatch system developerMar 11, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Motorola Solutions said it has acquired Avtec, Inc., a provider of advanced dispatch solutions for public safety and commercial customers. Terms of the acquisi...
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'Hello Summer at The Shell' offers a free season kick-off party with loads of funMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A full day of free fun under the sun awaits … Join your neighbors to celebrate music, family and the arts during the "Hello Summer at The Shell" kickoff event on Saturda...
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How longtime employee helped beautify West Chicago parksMar 18, 2018 5:00 am - A 14-year-old's summer job working on greenhouses sparked a passion in Jesse Felix that later would turn into a long and decorated career in parks and recreation - inclu...
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Tuneful opening for The Shell in West ChicagoJun 10, 2017 1:00 am - Some dreams take a little longer to come true. Roughly six years ago, then-West Chicago Mayor Michael Kwasman wanted to build a band shell in Reed-Keppler Park, the kin...
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West Chicago hosting new kids triathlon in JulyJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Triathlon might sound like a scary word to some adults, but kids ages 4 to 13 will be biking, running and swimming to the finish line of West Chicago Park District's fir...
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employeeJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - As Peter Murphy's taxpayer-funded salary nears $400,000, the cost of his eventual public pension grows with it. Last year, in addition to his $360,000 salary — more than...