Articles filed under Huntley Park District
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Huntley Park District playgrounds now smoke-free
Dec 9, 2014 4:45 PM - Playgrounds within Huntley Park District are now smoke-free. Signs are posted throughout the district's 10 parks prohibiting smoking within 30 feet of playgrounds. State law already prohibits smoking within park district buildings and facilities, extending it to open-air spaces within parks, such as playgrounds, is a newer trend, officials said. -
Huntley parks officials return to drawing board on expansion
Apr 1, 2014 3:20 PM - Huntley Park District officials will be taking a fresh look at future expansion plans after voters soundly rejected the district's roughly $18 million request to build an indoor, artificial turf facility. With not enough money to go it alone on such an expansion, officials have dropped the idea altogether, for now, Executive Director Thom Palmer said. "Without funding, it doesn't get built." -
No to Huntley park loan, yes to Algonquin electric aggregationMar 18, 2014 10:16 PM - Support weak for Huntley parks loan; voters say yes to electing McHenry County Board chairman at large and electrical aggregation in Algonquin.
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Fox Valley voters to decide four referendums Tuesday
Mar 16, 2014 8:00 AM - Come Tuesday, voters in Kane and McHenry counties will decide whether to pay more for the care of developmentally disabled residents, if Huntley needs a new indoor turf facility, whether the McHenry County Board chairman should be selected or elected, and if Algonquin can negotiate for lower electricity rates for its residents. -
Forum set on Huntley Park District referendum
Mar 10, 2014 12:04 PM - Huntley Park District officials are conducting an informational forum Tuesday on the March 18 ballot question seeking voter approval to borrow $18.75 million to build an indoor, artificial turf facility, and possibly buy and develop more land or upgrade existing park facilities. The forum will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the park district's Rec Center, 12015 Mill St. -
Endorsement: No to Huntley Park District referendumFeb 21, 2014 2:02 PM - The Daily Herald says no to the Huntley Park District referendum.
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Pokemon contest in Huntley draws crowd
Dec 28, 2013 4:44 PM - About 60 Pokémon Trading Card Game players from Huntley and surrounding areas competed in an all day Pokémon City Championship Saturday at the Huntley Park District in Huntley. "The event gets the kids out to meet other competitors and out from playing electronic games in their basements," said Huntley organizer Jimmy Ballard of Plainfield. -
Huntley parks to seek voter OK for new facility
Dec 3, 2013 6:53 PM - Huntley Park District will seek voter approval in March for an $18.75 million construction bond to build a new indoor, artificial turf facility, west of Deicke Park off Route 47. The referendum question will be placed on the March 18 ballot. Residents wouldn't have to pay more in property taxes because the district would restructure existing debt, officials have said. -
Huntley parks might put $20 million question to voters
Oct 1, 2013 9:23 AM - How much would Huntley Park District taxpayers pay to play indoor sports and swim in a competitive pool? That's the $20 million question that may be on the March ballot. The park board will decide whether to place the question on the ballot at its Nov. 21 meeting, an official said. -
Dundee Rotary Club holding raffle to support the communitySep 4, 2013 12:17 PM - The Dundee Township Rotary Club is sponsoring a special "Thanks Giving Back" raffle to support community efforts and local high school scholarships. Members will be selling the $20 tickets this Saturday and Sunday at the Walgreens in West Dundee, routes 31 and 72.
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