Articles filed under Park Districts
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District mum on approved goals for executive directorJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Ten months after hiring him and three months after extending his contract for three more years, Naperville Park District officials approved a "basic set" of goals for Ex...
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Survey: Residents happy with park districtJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The bad news is that Naperville Park District users likely would not support any new tax increases for facilities or programs. The good news is that those same users don...
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Batavia's Quarry Beach to stay open longer on extra-hot daysJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Batavia Park District is rethinking its decision to close Hall Quarry Beach evenings - at least for days where air temperatures reach 90 degrees. It announced Wednesday ...
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'Mr. Mom' made his mark as refereeJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - A veteran referee, who officiated games for nearly 25 years throughout the Northwest suburbs, passed away on Tuesday after a short illness at the age of 58. Kenneth Swie...
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Mr. Myers' Geneva show canceledJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Mr. Myers concert scheduled for tonight at Island Park in Geneva has been canceled. The band will instead play there July 29. The free concert is part of the Geneva ...
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Peck Farm showcases photographer's workJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Art in the Park: Head out to Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center anytime in July to enjoy the work of Susan Wagoner. Wagoner is best known for her love of photograph...
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'Gardeners on the Go' beginning to sproutJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The "growing season" generally refers to the lush, warm-weather months from mid-spring until the first frost in fall. It's a time of great natural beauty, when rich, vi...
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Sandholm Woods Park adds peaceful place to relaxJul 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Parks are not just for playgrounds and sporting events, Geneva parks officials believe. Sometimes, people just need a patch of peace on which to relax. The addition to S...
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Getting off to a healthy pace on the Fourth of JulyJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - In Mundelein, the Fourth of July is not all about firecrackers and parades. The 30th annual Freedom Classic 5K, organized by the Mundelein Park District, is back. Progra...
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BMX champ riding into PalatineJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - BMX World Champion Matt Wilhelm will bunny hop, tailwhip and barspin his way to a Palatine Park District event on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Wilhelm will incorporate those bike ...