Articles filed under Park Districts
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38th annual Freedom Classic July 1 in MundeleinJun 14, 2017 1:00 am - The 38th annual Freedom Classic run/walk and free kids' run will start at 8 a.m. July 1, at Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Medals are a...
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Elk Grove Park District commissioner accused of punching parks employeeJun 14, 2017 1:00 am - A longtime Elk Grove Park District commissioner is accused of punching a park district employee at the Pavilion Fitness Center, authorities say. Bill O'Malley, the park...
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Batavia Park District hosts second Wacky Water OlympicsJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - If you want to go wacky in the water, join in on the friendly competition at the "Wacky Water Olympics" from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 19, at Harold Hall Quarry Beach...
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Groundbreaking marks start of Blackhawk Park constructionJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Construction of the much-anticipated Blackhawk Park began June 12 with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the historic site on Aurora's near west side. More than local offic...
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Lake Villa concert series continues WednesdayJun 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Live Music in the Parks series continues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, with Libido Funk Circus at the Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Lake Villa. The seri...
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Fishing derbies beckon families to Batavia, South ElginJun 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Fishing derbies in Batavia and South Elgin will offer kids and parents a chance to bond — and maybe reel in a big catch — this Father's Day weekend. This type of event i...
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Camp overnight at Barrington's Citizens ParkJun 11, 2017 1:00 am - Barrington Park District will offer a chance to camp out overnight at a popular park Saturday, June 17. Park district officials say the evening under the stars at Citize...
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Tuneful opening for The Shell in West ChicagoJun 10, 2017 1:00 am - Some dreams take a little longer to come true. Roughly six years ago, then-West Chicago Mayor Michael Kwasman wanted to build a band shell in Reed-Keppler Park, the kin...
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Picnic in the Park returns to Arlington Heights Friday nightJun 09, 2017 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District played host to its annual Picnic in the Park Friday night at North School Park. The event included food trucks, moonwalks, slides, ba...
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Rolling Meadows Park District outsources pool operationsJun 08, 2017 5:34 am - The Rolling Meadows Park District has outsourced management of its outdoor pool to a company that should be able to keep more lifeguard positions filled and keep the poo...