Articles filed under Park Districts
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Prospect Heights Park District survey aims to help shape future planningMar 13, 2025 4:30 pm - The Prospect Heights Park District has launched a comprehensive strategic and master planning process, which includes a community-wide survey designed to gather resident feedback.
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Village resident tabbed as Antioch’s new parks directorMar 10, 2025 1:35 pm - Katie Kotolski, Antioch's new director of parks and recreation, is a village resident with 20 years experience in the field.
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Geneva park welcomes Chimney Swift tower to aid in mosquito controlFeb 28, 2025 3:00 am - A tall, brown tower has been constructed in Wheeler Park, Geneva, as an Eagle Scout project to provide nesting habitat for Chimney Swifts, birds that eat mosquitoes and other insects.
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Roselle’s Kemmerling Park to get splash pad, major upgradesFeb 27, 2025 12:02 pm - Roselle Park District is detailing plans for a Kemmerling pool and park project that will include a new, “destination” splash pad.
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Jim Goshorn, Gurnee Park District president, dies at 69Feb 22, 2025 3:31 pm - The Gurnee Park District mourns the loss of James “Jim” Goshorn, Gurnee Park District board president; a leader, mentor, and friend who died at age 69 on Feb. 13 after a battle with cancer.
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Centennial Beach preseason memberships on sale nowFeb 11, 2025 4:34 pm - Centennial Beach memberships for 2025 season are available at discounted rates until May 26, after which regular rates apply.
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Antioch closes preschool citing licensing concernsFeb 06, 2025 1:07 pm - Camp Crayon, the Antioch parks department's preschool program, has been closed by the village because of concerns about state licensing and exemptions.
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St. Charles Park District hosts Aquatics Job Fair Feb. 5Feb 05, 2025 11:00 am - On Feb. 5, the St. Charles Park District is holding a job fair for summer aquatics positions at Otter Cove and Swanson Pool. Learn about the jobs and interview on-site.
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Schaumburg Park District director named PGA golf executive of the yearJan 22, 2025 5:11 pm - Schaumburg Park District Executive Director Tony LaFrenere has been named the 2025 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year for a second time.
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West Chicago Park District awarded $300K grant to boost tree canopyJan 21, 2025 6:00 pm - West Chicago Park District receives $300K grant to enhance community tree canopy through planting 200+ trees and developing forest management plan by 2028.