Articles filed under Park Districts
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Do-it-all park in Vernon Hills may soon get arboretumSep 20, 2017 5:33 am - With two lakes, a boat launch, a fishing pier, nearly 3 miles of trails, a sled hill, athletic fields, a cricket pitch and more, Century Park in Vernon Hills has a lot o...
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Elk Grove Park District submits $2 million offer to buy township propertySep 20, 2017 1:00 am - A potential day care and language school appears to be the front-runner to get an Elk Grove Township building on Chelmsford Lane in Elk Grove Village, but the park distr...
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Rolling Meadows residents object to cell tower in parkSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - Some Rolling Meadows residents are pushing back against plans to install a 110-foot cell tower antenna in Kimball Hill Park that would double as a flagpole. Central Stat...
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Wheeling Park District partnering with National Louis University to share facilitiesSep 19, 2017 1:00 am - National Louis University's campus in Wheeling has entered a partnership with the village's park district to share facilities. The school at 1000 Capitol Drive will be ...
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Halloween Events at HE Parks All Treats, No TricksSep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Kids of all ages can enjoy the fun of Halloween without being frightened at the many events held by the Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) this fall. "We want eve...
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Hormonal changes a factor for cancer in older peopleSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - "Why do so many people end up with cancer when they get older?" asked a cycling fan and member of Libertyville Recreation Department Teen Travelers Summer Biking Camp. C...
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Every dog has its day at the Batavia Bark ParkSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Batavia Park District will dedicate newly added agility equipment from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bark Park, courtesy of a generous donation made ...
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Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park raises money for Geneva parksSep 16, 2017 1:00 am - The Geneva Park District Foundation held its annual Autumn Fair Saturday at Peck Farm Park. Visitors enjoyed pony rides, family activities, children's games, crafts, a b...
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Golf outing to benefit museum, low-income residentsSep 14, 2017 11:00 pm - An Oktoberfest celebration that combines German cuisine and 18 holes of golf for a good cause is what the On Par for DuPage golf outing is all about. The outing, benefit...
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Des Plaines Fall Fest brings community togetherSep 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Over the years there have been numerous variations of the “It takes a village …” proverb. In the case of the upcoming Des Plaines Fall Fest, taking place Sept. 15-17 at ...