Articles filed under Park Districts
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Des Plaines gets new band conductor - second in as many yearsJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Community Concert Band has a new conductor - its second in as many years. The Des Plaines Park District this week chose Al Legutki permanently fill the r...
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employeeJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - As Peter Murphy's taxpayer-funded salary nears $400,000, the cost of his eventual public pension grows with it. Last year, in addition to his $360,000 salary — more than...
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Chicago Executive Airport to host Rock 'n' Run the Runway FridayJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - Most days, only the planes at Chicago Executive Airport get to run along the main runway and taxiways. On Friday, July 3, people will get their turn at the "Rock 'n' Run...
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Has high praise for new Heritage ParkJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - What a great venue! Just attended my first concert at the new Heritage Park Bandshell ... American English. Great acoustics, plenty of seating on the lawn and a few park...
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Des Plaines Community Concert Band Under New Leadership to Perform at Live at the LakeJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District named Dr. Al Legutki as the new conductor for the Des Plaines Community Concert Band. This isn't Dr. Legutki's first time conducting the De...
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New playgrounds at Des Plaines parkJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - McKay-Nealis Park in Des Plaines has new playground equipment - two separate play structures for different age groups - which were installed before the park's recent red...
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Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Race held in St. CharlesJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - Building a cardboard boat is a challenging task to most. The St. Charles Park District's first Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Race of the year was held Saturday at Swanson ...
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Sink or swim, the show is key at Glen Ellyn raceJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - The annual Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta was held Saturday, launching Glen Ellyn's annual Fourth of July celebration. "You will get old-timers who have put in over 300 ho...
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Gurnee Park District to host kids' block partyJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - Viking Park on Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee will be the site of a neighborhood block party Sunday, July 12. It'll be geared for children ages 3 to 12 and run from noon to ...
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Elk Grove Village named "playful" cityJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village is one of only three towns in Illinois to be recognized by a national nonprofit group as a "Playful City" for its recreational opportunities. It's the ...