Articles filed under Park Districts
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Island adventures: Former mayor recalls childhood escapades on Fox RiverJul 23, 2025 10:41 am - Former St. Charles Mayor Fred Norris shares memories of a small island in the Fox River, once used by workers at a nearby piano factory for picnics and by local kids for play and fort-building.
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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.