Articles filed under Park Districts
-
Editorial: Vernon Hills and a collaboration that saved servicesNov 09, 2012 7:58 am - There’s no shortage of examples of the effect of conflict between competing governments and government officials, usually at the expense of the people they serve. You se...
-
Carol Stream still seeking name for rec centerNov 08, 2012 10:00 pm - Carol Stream Park District officials have narrowed the list of potential names for their new recreation center to four. They're asking for the public's opinion on the na...
-
Elk Grove TV premieres new park district showNov 08, 2012 3:56 pm - Elk Grove Television Station Channel 6 is adding a new show to its lineup that highlights Elk Grove Park District programs, events, facilities, staff and the parks thems...
-
West Chicago rec center OK’d by votersNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - West Chicago voters narrowly supported a park district plan to borrow $15.5 million to build a recreation center. About 51 percent of voters supported the measure, with ...
-
Oak Brook voters want park board terms reducedNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - In two nonbinding referendum questions, voters have recommended the Oak Brook Park District reduce the length of park board commissioners’ terms but maintain the current...
-
Voters reject Arlington Hts. parks plan againNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - For the second time this year voters have rejected a multimillion dollar tax hike for the Arlington Heights Park District. With all Cook County votes counted, voters rej...
-
Director of Arlington Aces soccer takes Harper College to Nationals!Nov 05, 2012 10:00 pm - After winning his third regional title at Harper College, Arlington Aces Director of Soccer Dwayne Cruz is ready to take his team to Nationals this weekend. Harper beg...
-
Gurnee OKs management deal for Bittersweet Golf ClubNov 05, 2012 1:57 pm - Gurnee has struck a deal with a new outside management company to operate Bittersweet Golf Club on the village’s west side. Village trustees Monday night voted 4-0, with...
-
Endorsements: A list of our choices for Nov. 6Nov 05, 2012 10:00 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats and referendums of local interest on the Nov. 6 ballot. For the full endorsement editorial in a given ...
-
Smashing (and launching) pumpkins in MundeleinNov 04, 2012 1:01 pm - Mundelein’s annual pumpkin drop combines physics with environmentalism. It also offers children the pure pleasure of beating a pumpkin to a pulp with a baseball bat and ...