Articles filed under Gurnee Park District
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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...
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Gurnee Park District to host kids' block partyJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - Viking Park on Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee will be the site of a neighborhood block party Sunday, July 12. It'll be geared for children ages 3 to 12 and run from noon to ...
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Rainy weather could force suburban pools to make cutsJun 25, 2015 5:00 am - The 2015 recreational swimming season's rainy, cool start has resulted in lower-than-expected admissions at suburban pools, water parks and beaches — and in some cases s...
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Gurnee youth fishing derby setJun 25, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee Park District will host its 13th annual youth fishing derby Saturday, July 11. It'll run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Hunt Club Park. Children ages 5 to 11 will partic...
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Young children celebrated at Gurnee parks:Apr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee Park District will have activities to celebrate the national "Week of The Young Child: Celebrating Our Youngest Learners!" running April 12-18. From 5:30 to 7 p.m...
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Gurnee parks lauded for financeMar 08, 2015 1:00 am - For the 17th consecutive year, the Gurnee Park District has received a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officer...
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Gurnee Park District receives $20,000 grantJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - Gurnee Park District recently received a $20,000 grant from the John H. Emery Youth, Pageantry, and Patriotism Fund. This donation will be used to support children whos...
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Gurnee parks receive $20K private grant:Dec 18, 2014 12:01 am - Gurnee Park District officials announced Thursday that a $20,000 grant recently was received from the John H. Emery Youth, Pageantry, and Patriotism Fund. The donation w...
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Gurnee's Fall Festival greeted by fall-like weatherOct 04, 2014 1:01 pm - There was plenty of fall-like weather for Gurnee's Fall Fest Saturday in Viking Park. The free event had plenty to offer, including a pet zoo, tractor-pulled hay rides, ...
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Gurnee park board candidate materials:Oct 01, 2014 1:01 am - Two seats on the five-member Gurnee Park District board of Commissioners will be filled in the April 7, 2015, consolidated election. These seats are currently held by Ge...