Articles filed under Des Plaines Park District
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Des Plaines Park District seeks volunteersOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District is looking for volunteer mentors for their new Youth Mentor Program. Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and be interested in ma...
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Historic Methodist Campground walking tourOct 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines History Center has organized a historic walking tour of the Methodist Campground led by Ray Hund of the campground's staff from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday,...
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Renovation of Des Plaines' West Park begins in SeptemberAug 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District will begin a major renovation next month on West Park, 651 S. Wolf Road at Greenview Avenue. Originally built in 1958, when the work at Wes...
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Lifeguarding serious business for teen workersAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - As a lifeguard in the 1980s, Steve Neill had two pieces of equipment - a whistle and a ring-shaped buoy. "The buoy," he laughs, "was more of a foot rest than anything." ...
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Residents complain 'suggestive' billboard too close to kids' ballfieldJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Looming over westbound I-90 Tollway near Des Plaines, a woman's head tilts back, her arms and shoulder bare, as she entices drivers to visit an Elgin area strip club. Th...
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Northwest suburban briefsJul 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Art party coming Thursday A Celebration of Art Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at the Indeck Energy Building, 600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, in Buffalo...
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Des Plaines seeks input on proposed bicycle networkJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Des Plaines residents will have an opportunity to give input on the city's proposed bicycle network Wednesday. City officials will host an open house on the plan from 5:...
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Northwest suburbs in 60 secondsJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Tax appeal deadline Tuesday: Tuesday, June 9, is the deadline for property owners in Hanover Township to file assessment appeals with the Cook County Board of Review. To...
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Many pools, water parks to open SaturdayMay 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Though Memorial Day comes earlier than usual this year, many outdoor swimming pools are still opening this weekend to unofficially kick off summer. Area park district of...
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Jana Haas back on Des Plaines park boardMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Jana Haas, a former Des Plaines Park District commissioner, was returned to the board Tuesday, May 19, when she was appointed to fill the two-year term left by Jim Brook...