Articles filed under Park Districts
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Kick off of Gurnee fitness initiativeApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - The Gurnee Park District will kick off its GO GURNEE initiative at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. GO GURNEE is a community wellness m...
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Families celebrate Earth Day at Peck Farm Park in GenevaApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Families celebrated Earth Day Saturday at Peck Farm Park in Geneva. The ninth annual event was sponsored by the city's Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park Di...
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Lindenhurst celebrates Earth DayApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Family fun intermingled with environmental awareness at Lindenhurst's Earth Day Festival on Saturday. Dozens of families were drawn to the annual event typically held th...
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New climbing wall coming to Des Plaines parksApr 22, 2016 1:00 am - A 24-foot-high mobile climbing wall will be making the rounds at Des Plaines parks this summer. The park district board this week approved the $30,500 purchase of the wa...
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Laura Meza is Honored with the Dedicated to Excellence AwardApr 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Laura Meza, the Spanish, Bilingual, and Early Childhood teacher at the Des Plaines Park District, was recognized with the Dedicated to Excellence Award at the park board...
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Former Oak Brook Park District employees charged with theft and trespassingApr 21, 2016 1:00 am - Surveillance footage of a former Oak Brook Park District employee stealing change from a vending machine ultimately led to the discovery of nearly $30,000 missing from t...
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Buffalo Grove Golf Course Takes 'Intimidation' Out of the Game for BeginnersApr 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The Buffalo Grove Golf Course, 48 Raupp Blvd., in Buffalo Grove, is taking proactive steps to help area residents learn about the game of golf. According to the National...
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50+ Groups Plan Play DatesApr 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The 50+ Active Adults Club of the Hoffman Estates Park District (HEPD) is planning two "play dates" with the Korean Center for Seniors in Schaumburg. On Tuesday, April ...
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Ex-employee accused of stealing from Oak Brook Park DistrictApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - A former Oak Brook Park District employee has been charged with stealing nearly $30,000 from the park district's foundation, officials said Tuesday. Mary Tansey, 37, of ...
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Blackhawks bring Roadwatch party to LibertyvilleApr 18, 2016 11:00 pm - The Libertyville Sports Complex turned into the "United Center North" as 500 fans, dressed in their favorite Blackhawks apparel, attended the 2016 Chicago Blackhawks TV ...