Articles filed under Park Districts
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Glen Ellyn Park District names new executive directorJul 24, 2023 1:00 am - After a national search, the Glen Ellyn Park District didn't have to look far to find its new executive director. Dave Thommes, deputy director of the Oak Brook Park Dis...
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Mount Prospect commits about $250,000 to Lions Park improvementsJul 21, 2023 5:30 am - Mount Prospect will throw some of its financial weight behind renovations to Lions Memorial Park. The village board decided this week to pour about $250,000 into the pro...
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Naperville Park District's fall registration coming upJul 21, 2023 1:00 am - Resident registration will begin online at 8:30 a.m. July 31 for the Naperville Park District's autumn programs. Nonresidents can begin signing up at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 3. B...
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View proposed 2024 Naperville Park District capital projects onlineJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - As part of its annual budget process, the Naperville Park District invites the community to view information about the proposed 2024 park improvement projects at napervi...
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...
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Children unplug to enjoy playing outdoors in Hoffman EstatesJul 15, 2023 1:00 am - Nearly 100 children set down their electronics devices for three hours Saturday to participate in Unplug and Play Day at South Ridge Park in Hoffman Estates. A bubble sh...
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Kids show off creativity in Des Plaines cardboard boat regattaJul 15, 2023 1:00 am - Kids raced homemade boats while showing off their creativity during the Des Plaines Cardboard Boat Regatta Saturday at Chippewa Pool. While most of the nine boats were b...
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The inspiration behind artwork at St. Charles Park District's Sculpture in the Park exhibitJul 14, 2023 6:00 am - To fully understand what artists have in mind when creating sculptures, you simply have to ask them. Otherwise, many sculptures can be too abstract to grasp. Such a reac...
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'Songwriting, storytelling and acoustic Lee': Idol champ ready for homecoming showJul 12, 2023 1:00 am - Growing up in Mount Prospect, Lee DeWyze spent a lot of time in Lions Park. But he will visit the park for the first time as a performer Thursday, as part of the Mount P...
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Hit the high notes this summer with Wheaton Park District's concert seriesJul 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Musical fan favorites make a comeback this summer when the Memorial Park band shell in downtown Wheaton hosts its Summer Entertainment Series, a seasonal celebration of ...