Articles filed under Des Plaines Park District
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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...
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Input sought on Des Plaines park projectMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Des Plaines residents will be asked for their comments on the Lake Park Development Project at a public forum at 6:30 p.m. May 28 at Lake Park Clubhouse, 1015 Howard Ave...
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Northwest suburbs in 60 secondsMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Letter carriers hold food drive The Palatine chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual food drive on Saturday, May 9. Palatine resident...
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Sondheim play gets a high-tech treatment in Des PlainesApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Georges Seurat's famous pointillist painting "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is the inspiration for what Big Noise Theatre Co. says is its most ambit...