Articles filed under Park Districts
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Depot Days hearkens to Lisle's early daysSep 14, 2016 8:00 am - Sometime around the late 1800s, railroad workers devised a handcar to repair the track that runs through Lisle. Recently restored, the antique handcar will be on public ...
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Done deal: Wauconda Park District to buy Phil's BeachSep 13, 2016 1:00 am - Buoyed by overwhelming community support, Wauconda Park District officials on Tuesday agreed to purchase iconic Phil's Beach and convert the once-popular sandy attractio...
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Day of Play scheduled on SaturdaySep 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Vernon Hills Park District is hosting the Worldwide Day of Play, a free, family event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Century Park North, 1400 Indianwo...
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Sealcoating to close parts some Palatine trails, facilities this weekSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Park District will be sealcoating at several of its facilities this week, causing closures to sections of the Palatine Trail and park areas. Work is schedu...
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Welcome Autumn with the Fabulous Fall FestSep 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrate the season with the Mt. Prospect Park District's Fabulous Fall Fest held on Saturday, October 1 from 11 am to 3 pm at Lions Recreation Center. The event, forme...
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Wauconda Park District to reopen iconic Phil's Beach, seen in 'Blues Brothers'Sep 09, 2016 5:30 am - An iconic suburban beach that once was a destination for thousands of families and was depicted in the classic film “The Blues Brothers” will reopen to the public as par...
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Cary Park District to host teen 'Minute To Win It' partySep 08, 2016 11:00 pm - The Cary Park District will host a teen "Minute to Win It" party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Based off...
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Ceremony for new Gurnee school playground Sept. 14Sep 08, 2016 1:00 am - A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14, for a new playground at River Trail School in Gurnee. Officials from the Gurnee Park District as Gurnee Element...
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Harvest history with the Schaumburg Park DistrictSep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Fall for a day of taffy apples, cider and 1880s nostalgia during the Schaumburg Park District's Autumn Harvest Festival. Sponsored by Davey Tree, the fest is set for no...
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Free Cyclocross Skills Clinic coming to Batavia Sept. 14Sep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - The Batavia Park District has teamed up with the All Spoked Up Cycling Club to host a Cyclocross Skills Clinic at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at West Main Community Park...