Articles filed under Park Districts
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New Hanover Park parks chief aims to transform once-struggling agencyJul 04, 2024 8:15 pm - Newly appointed Executive Director Steve Bessette is eager to step up the improvements to the Hanover Park Park District he’s been trying to implement from less influential positions since joining the once struggling agency three years ago.
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Conflicting reports of injuries after malfunction halts Wheaton fireworks displayJul 04, 2024 7:50 am - Wheaton’s annual Independence Day fireworks display came to an abrupt and unexpected halt Wednesday night when the show’s operator experienced a malfunction, city officials reported.
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Fun contests for kids and adults, live music and more at Batavia’s Windmill City Festival July 12-14Jul 02, 2024 5:57 pm - The largest event of the summer is back! The Batavia Riverwalk will be brimming with activity all weekend long during the annual Windmill City Festival July 12-14.
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Palatine Stables supporters taking fight to courtJul 02, 2024 3:51 pm - Members of a group trying to save the Palatine Stables are taking legal steps to challenge the park district’s decision to shut it down.
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Wheaton Park District’s Cosley Zoo accessory parking plan clears hurdleJul 02, 2024 2:56 pm - The Wheaton City Council agreed with the city planning and zoning board’s positive recommendation of the Wheaton Park District’s application to expand parking for Cosley Zoo.
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Walters Park reopening in Carol StreamJul 01, 2024 3:20 pm - Carol Stream residents are invited to the reopening of Walters Park, 970 High Ridge Pass, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. June 24. The renovated park features a...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest to include drone light showJul 01, 2024 1:06 pm - A drone light show is a new addition to Northwest Fourth-Fest, a five-day Fourth of July celebration that also includes carnival rides, live music, fireworks, a parade, food and games.
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Sliding into summer at Wauconda FestJun 30, 2024 1:31 am - Wauconda Fest, which opened Thursday, continued Saturday with rides, games and music. The four-day festival will wrap up on Sunday.
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‘It gives you goose bumps’: 2,000 flags fly in Wheaton to welcome July FourthJun 29, 2024 4:23 pm - Volunteers on Saturday turned a Wheaton soccer field into a patriotic display of 2,000 American flags.
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Neighbors in the news: Annette Curtis receives excellence award from Des Plaines Park DistrictJun 28, 2024 4:31 pm - Annette Curtis was recognized with the Dedicated to Excellence Award by the Des Plaines Park Board.