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Naperville Park District to host new event ‘Glow in the Snow’Jan 20, 2026 8:39 pm - The Naperville Park District is hosting a new winter event called "Glow in the Snow" on Feb. 21 at Central Park. Walk along a lit trail of festive lights and winter charm, participate in winter-themed activities like a scavenger hunt and photo ops, and enjoy hot cocoa.
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‘Exciting, but bittersweet’: Wheeling aquatic center won’t open this summer because of constructionJan 20, 2026 10:02 am - Wheeling’s Family Aquatic Center won’t open as usual this summer because a planned multimillion-dollar replacement should be underway.
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Folk duo February Sky returns for Jan. 23 concert in GenevaJan 19, 2026 1:08 pm - Folk duo February Sky will be performing at the "Evening of Folk Music" concert in Geneva on Jan. 23, playing traditional, modern and original folk and Celtic music.
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Sled dogs, birds of prey and ponies draw interest at Winterfest in PalatineJan 17, 2026 5:05 pm - Animals, including birds of prey, sled dogs and ponies, were the main draw during the annual Salt Creek Park District Winterfest at Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Palatine Saturday.
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Bundle up and skate into winter fun at Oak Brook Park District ice rinkJan 16, 2026 10:46 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is opening the ice rink this weekend, offering skating, hockey, curling, and other activities.
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Learn about plans for Wheeling Family Aquatic Center overhaulJan 16, 2026 3:43 pm - The Wheeling village board on Monday, Jan. 19, will review the latest renovation plans for the Wheeling Park District’s Family Aquatic Center.
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Suburban parks among beneficiaries of state grants totaling $36 millionJan 15, 2026 1:33 pm - More than 30 suburban parks are among the recipients of new state grants totaling $36 million, officials have announced.
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Volunteers sought for new Vernon Hills Park District environmental committeeJan 14, 2026 4:00 pm - The Vernon Hills Park District is seeking five resident volunteers to join a newly formed environmental sustainability committee.
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Hanson made his mark on youth athletic programs in PalatineJan 12, 2026 5:53 pm - Dennis Hanson spent nearly two decades shaping youth athletics and recreation programs in Palatine.Hanson, who died Thursday at 83, served on the Palatine Park District board from 1983 to 2001, including four terms as board president.
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Naperville park commissioners extend executive director’s contractJan 12, 2026 11:22 am - Naperville Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson has another year on his contract.