Articles filed under Park Districts
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Scaled-back Des Plaines park renovations proceed, despite no state grantSep 24, 2015 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Park District is moving ahead with scaled-back renovations of Apache Park after a state grant for the project was suspended. The district was due to rece...
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Laura Witter is Dedicated to ExcellenceSep 23, 2015 11:00 pm - Laura Witter received the Des Plaines Park District's Dedicated to Excellence Award on September 22 at the Park Board meeting from Nancy Suwalski, Cultural Arts Supervis...
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Bloomingdale museum hosts 'Landfills' sculpture exhibitSep 19, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago Sculpture International's exhibit "Landfills: Lifestyle or Landscape" can be seen through Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomi...
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Autumn Fair a hit at Peck FarmSep 19, 2015 1:00 am - Pumpkins, pony rides and plenty of people paraded through the annual Autumn Fair Saturday at Peck Farm in Geneva. The day included family activities, children's games, c...
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Many cultures come together at Mundelein's One World FestivalSep 19, 2015 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District partnered with the Fremont Public Library, Mundelein Community Connection and the village of Mundelein to host the third annual ...
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Batavia man helps free heron tangled in fishing lineSep 18, 2015 7:00 am - Viewing wildlife is a great pleasure for those of us who enjoy spending time along the Fox River. It's amazing that such a diverse and extensive ecosystem exists amid ou...
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Schaumburg steps up against FremdSep 17, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg's girls volleyball team improved to 6-5 and 2-1 in the Mid-Suburban West with a 25-18, 25-23 victory over visiting Fremd on Tuesday night. Leading the Saxons ...
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Peace pole to be dedicated in Naperville parkSep 15, 2015 1:00 am - A tribute to peace is standing tall in Veterans Park in Naperville and it's soon to be christened during a ceremony on Saturday. The ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation will hos...
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St. Charles aldermen give green light to white water on riverfrontSep 15, 2015 1:00 am - St. Charles aldermen have given preliminary approval to a plan that envisions a white water version of Naperville's Riverwalk becoming the centerpiece of St. Charles' do...
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Fall Fest returning to Des Plaines this weekendSep 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Des Plaines Fall Fest returns this weekend for a three-day run Lake Park on Lee Street between Howard and Touhy avenues. The festival features all the typical attraction...