Articles filed under Park Districts
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Celebrate the season at Winter Wonderland in Des PlainesNov 27, 2013 11:22 am - Winter Wonderland, a two-day, free family festival, will be Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines. The fest runs from 10 a.m....
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Editorial: Local progress in lung cancer awarenessNov 27, 2013 4:00 am - It’s certainly not as well-known as October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And its color — white — not as well-worn. But November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and it...
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Santa to arrive in Batavia at tree-lighting ceremonyNov 26, 2013 3:05 pm - Submitted by Batavia Park District On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Batavia Park District kicks off the season with Celebration of Lights Festival from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Batav...
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Mt. Prospect Park District should rethink golf course rehabNov 25, 2013 4:00 am - I have lived at 1440 W. Blackhawk Drive next to the Number 3 fairway since 1991. I purchased the home because of the idyllic and scenic view that the MPGC provides. I’m ...
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Naperville golf event cold but successfulNov 23, 2013 9:01 am - Scramble provides turkeys to needy families
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Smoking ban extended to all Vernon Hills Park District facilitiesNov 22, 2013 3:59 pm - Broadening rules that had been in place, the Vernon Hills Park District has banned the use of tobacco products within 15 feet of all of its properties. “The essence of t...
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Bring your dog for annual Jingle Paws in SchaumburgNov 21, 2013 8:54 am - Schaumburg Park District’s Jingle Paws is set for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Activities includ...
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Ice rinks taking shape in NapervilleNov 20, 2013 2:07 pm - You don’t need a calendar to know winter is almost here when ice-skating and hockey rinks start popping up in parks around the area. Naperville is no exception. On Tuesd...
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Hoffman Estates wins Governor’s Hometown Award for sports festivalNov 20, 2013 11:37 am - The village of Hoffman Estates, in partnership with the Alexian Brothers Health System, has been awarded the 2013 Illinois Governor’s Hometown Award for its Alexian Brot...
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How you can help Illinois tornado victimsNov 20, 2013 10:43 am - Moved by the widespread damage in central Illinois caused by a series of tornadoes on Sunday, suburban groups, local governments, businesses and individuals are mobilizi...