Articles filed under Park Districts
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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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Celebrating Mother Earth, and a daughter, at Earth Day event in SchaumburgApr 27, 2025 4:42 pm - Many gathered at Schaumburg’s Spring Valley Nature Center on Sunday to celebrate Mother Earth at the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Earth Day event. But Pete Justen of...
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‘Various containers of elements’: Big Butler Lake Park project in Libertyville headed to summer openingApr 23, 2025 4:13 pm - Work on a $1.2 million improvement project at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville is moving toward a summer opening.
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Bonfire & Brews set for May 3 in GurneeApr 23, 2025 11:02 am - “Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Bartlett Park District receives finance awardApr 21, 2025 1:09 pm - The Bartlett Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, officials announced.