Articles filed under Park Districts
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Arlington Heights Park District celebrates 100th anniversary with a giant chairJul 22, 2025 9:58 pm - A giant Adirondack chair is traveling across Arlington Heights as part of the Arlington Heights Park District’s centennial celebration. The giant blue chair — marked with the park district’s 100th anniversary logo — has appeared at a different location every week since April.
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Why Wheeling could get a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic centerJul 21, 2025 2:26 pm - Wheeling Park District officials are considering constructing a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic center.
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Prospect Heights Park District seeks input on revitalization of Country Gardens ParkJul 18, 2025 10:48 am - The Prospect Heights Park District is inviting residents to a planning meeting for and at Country Gardens Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 901 Schoenbeck Road in Prospect Heights.
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Sculpture exhibit now year-round at Mount St. Mary Park in St. CharlesJul 18, 2025 3:00 am - The Sculpture in the Park exhibit at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles has transitioned to a year-round display, featuring new and permanent sculptures each year.
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Palatine property swap could save taxpayers more than $25 million, officials sayJul 15, 2025 6:58 pm - Palatine and the Palatine Park District have reached agreement on a $5 million property swap officials say will save taxpayers $25 million to $30 million while addressing long-term facility needs for both sides.
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A passion for prairies: Peck Farm Park manager shares his love for Illinois grasslandsJul 11, 2025 5:49 am - Adam Dagley, facilities manager at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, is passionate about prairies. In a recent presentation, he discussed the importance of prairies in Illinois and the efforts being made to preserve them.
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Batavia’s Windmill City Fest offers a new lineup of music plus food and fun activitiesJul 06, 2025 10:46 pm - Windmill City Fest on July 11-13 offers musical entertainment from seven local bands, a carnival, a beer tent, and food options from various vendors.
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Schaumburg’s free summer concert series returns in July and AugustJul 05, 2025 10:53 pm - Dance the night away with free live music at Schaumburg's annual Summer Breeze concert series, featuring tribute bands playing hits from the 1970s through today.
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Buffalo Grove Park District presents ‘Big The Musical’Jul 04, 2025 12:18 pm - The Buffalo Grove Park District's Big Deal Productions presents “Big The Musical” July 18-27 at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
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Schaumburg’s Meineke Recreation Center and Pool to reopen FridayJul 03, 2025 5:55 pm - While many places will be closed for Independence Day, the Schaumburg Park District’s Meineke Recreation Center and Meineke Pool will reopen on the holiday itself after last week’s outdoor natural gas line fire.