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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train stationMay 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
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Élan Dance Company to present free dance showcase May 30May 06, 2025 8:58 pm - Elan Dance Company showcasing various dance styles on May 30; holding auditions on May 27 for next year's competitive and non-competitive dance teams.
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Arlington Heights rec center undergoing $4.8 million expansionMay 06, 2025 5:29 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District is putting on a two-story, 6,150-square-foot addition to its Arlington Ridge Center to accommodate growth in fitness classes and children’s programming.
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
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Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf ParkMay 04, 2025 7:08 am - Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.
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‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heightsMay 03, 2025 12:15 pm - Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.
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Vernon Hills Park District board vacancyMay 02, 2025 3:47 pm - Applicants are sought to fill a vacancy on the Vernon Hills Park District board for the term expiring in May 2027.
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Johnson reflects on 52 years as Schaumburg Park District commissioner as he steps downMay 01, 2025 4:54 pm - Though Dave Johnson wasn’t a founder of the Schaumburg Park District, his 52 years on the board of commissioners have seen the community it serves through a period of immense growth and change.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Turf field, gym and walking track planned for new Wagner Community Center in ElmhurstApr 29, 2025 12:48 pm - Elmhurst Park District board approves the schematic design for the new, $85 million Joanne B. Wagner Community Center.
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