Articles filed under Park Districts
-
‘Her ideas were trailblazing’: Former Des Plaines civic leader Rosemary Argus has diedJun 19, 2025 2:13 pm - Rosemary S. Argus, a former member of both the Mount Prospect Park District board and the Des Plaines City Council died Wednesday. She was 88.
-
Inclusive playground opens Thursday in MundeleinJun 19, 2025 10:18 am - The Kracklauer Park inclusive playground at Route 45 and Seymour Avenue in Mundelein will open to the public at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
-
Celebrate the grand reopening of Itasca’s Benson ParkJun 18, 2025 11:47 pm - Itasca Park District invites all to July 1 grand re-opening of renovated Benson Park, now featuring new amenities like a large picnic pavilion, sports fields, and upgraded playground.
-
Wauconda man killed in northwestern Illinois shootingJun 18, 2025 11:43 pm - Visitation and a funeral will be held Sunday for a Wauconda man who was fatally shot this past weekend in northwest Illinois.
-
Itasca reopens renovated bird sanctuary, sports complex after $2M transformationJun 18, 2025 7:22 pm - The Itasca Park District, village of Itasca, and DuPage County are hosting a grand reopening ceremony for the renovated Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary and Softball Complex, including a new pedestrian bridge over Springbrook Creek.
-
Batavia museum celebrates 50th anniversary with Depot Day June 21Jun 18, 2025 11:20 am - Enjoy 1970s tunes, explore Batavia history, and bring the kids for crafts and games at Batavia Depot Museum's 50th anniversary Depot Day on Saturday, June 21.
-
Glen Ellyn’s Summer Break at the Lake returns with music, food and family funJun 16, 2025 10:58 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District invites all ages to Summer Break at the Lake on June 26-27. Enjoy music, food, and fun at beautiful Lake Ellyn Park.
-
Lake Zurich hosts 33rd annual free fishing derbyJun 13, 2025 5:12 pm - Lake Zurich will be hosting the 33rd annual fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 15, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12).
-
Glen Ellyn’s Freedom Four run/walk to benefit parks foundation scholarship fundJun 11, 2025 11:44 pm - The annual Freedom Four 4-mile run/walk in Glen Ellyn on July 4 brings the community together while raising funds for scholarships for programs and activities.
-
New playground among first upgrades now finished at Recreation Park in Arlington HeightsJun 09, 2025 9:39 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District marked its 100th anniversary Monday by formally unveiling $4 million in upgrades to Recreation Park, the first part of a $32 million renovation.