Articles filed under Park Districts
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Pumpkin Weekends: Festive fall in all its gloryOct 02, 2013 12:05 pm - Sweet as it is, the fall season is just too short. Dazzling autumn leaves and all their brilliant colors burst onto the scene suddenly, only to be whisked away on the ne...
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Raptor interns sought for Hoffman centerOct 01, 2013 3:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Raptor Center is seeking interns for its upcoming educational sessions. NIRC has new “mews” (homes) in Vogelei Park in Hoffman Estates, and will be...
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Palatine Park District hosts 16th annual Fall FestivalOct 01, 2013 3:23 pm - The Palatine Park District presents its 16th annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Palatine Stables, 1510 W. Northwest Hwy. in Palatine. Th...
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Your news Heritage Days Birdhouse Decorating Contest winnersOct 01, 2013 2:51 pm - At the Sept. 7-8 Bartlett Heritage Days event, Arts in Bartlett sponsored a “Decorate a Birdhouse” contest. There were 33 entries. The first-place winners, and honorabl...
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Huntley parks might put $20 million question to votersOct 01, 2013 5:00 am - How much would Huntley Park District taxpayers pay to play indoor sports and swim in an Olympic-size pool? That's the $20 million question that might be on the March bal...
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Naperville Park District focusing on improving indoor spaceOct 01, 2013 5:00 am - Naperville Park District's next frontier is shaping up to be indoors. A strategic plan recently approved to guide the district for the next three years lists addressing...
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Palatine Park District to host 16th annual Fall FestivalSep 29, 2013 9:57 am - Palatine Park District will hold its 16th annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Palatine Stables, 1510 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. The fam...
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Glen Ellyn gas station plans raise environmental concernsSep 27, 2013 3:00 pm - Environmental experts testifying on behalf of the Butterfield Park District claim emissions from a proposed gas station near Glen Ellyn would significantly increase the ...
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Hanover Township installs fifth heritage markerSep 27, 2013 4:18 am - Hanover Township dedicated a fifth heritage marker at a historical site in the township this week. The new sign was installed Wednesday at Villa Olivia, a golf course an...
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Naperville park district hiring soon for first staffed nature centerSep 26, 2013 9:43 pm - As goats chomp away at invasive plants on the future site of the expanded disc golf course at Knoch Knolls, Naperville Park District is continuing to work toward the com...