Articles filed under Park Districts
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In Kane and DuPage counties, ballot questions involve new schools, libraries and police stationMar 06, 2023 12:00 am - A previous version was incorrect about what would happen to Central High School, if voters OK building a new high school. From plans to build new schools and librar...
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Did suburbs get their fair share of state's park improvement grants?Mar 04, 2023 12:00 am - Some don't get state grants, but not all park leaders think they were shorted
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League of Women Voters hosting forum for Naperville Park District board candidatesMar 03, 2023 12:00 am - The League of Women Voters is hosting an online forum for the Naperville Park District board candidates. The candidate forum, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, is fr...
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Neighbors in the news: Schaumburg Park District president named trustee to state boardMar 02, 2023 5:00 am - • Bob Schmidt, president of the Schaumburg Park District, was elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts' (IAPD) Board of Trustees. As an IAPD trustee, Schmi...
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Hanover Park Park District awarded OSLAD grant for the new Discovery Park playgroundMar 01, 2023 10:00 pm - Hanover Park Park District recently has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant...
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Pritzker announces $60 million in park grants: Which suburban districts will get whatMar 01, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday announced the release of nearly $60 million in grant funding to help local governments develop public parks and open spaces...
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Casino Night to raise funds for DuPage County Historical Museum FoundationFeb 28, 2023 10:00 pm - A night out at a Las Vegas-themed club is in the cards on Friday, March 10 when the DuPage County Historical Museum presents Casino Night 2023 at Arrowhead Golf Club in ...
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Officials yet to decide fate of old Lombard library propertyFeb 28, 2023 12:00 am - Lombard's long wait for a state-of-the-art library is nearly over. Officials announced last week that the current Helen M. Plum Memorial Library is closing on March 8 so...
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'This was his dream': Ray Bradbury's collection to be displayed at his Waukegan childhood libraryFeb 24, 2023 12:00 am - Famed author Ray Bradbury's personal collection of books and artifacts will be preserved and showcased at what had been his childhood library and inspiration in his home...
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Basketball skills challenge for kids in Vernon HillsFeb 23, 2023 12:00 am - Boys and girls can improve their basketball skills at the NBA Jr. Skills Challenge March 15 in Vernon Hills. There is no charge for the program, set for 4 p.m. to 6:30 p...