Articles filed under Park Districts
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Second Hand Soul summer concert rescheduled to Aug. 27 at Oaks AmphitheaterJul 28, 2026 3:34 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has announced that the Second Hand Soul performance has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Proposal to build Batavia rec center, police station on same site advancesJul 27, 2026 2:03 pm - A proposal to build a recreation center and a police station on the same site in Batavia has advanced to the point that there are two rough concept plans on how both would fit on 20 acres of land being donated to the Batavia Park District.
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Despite cool June and wildfire smoke in July, suburban pools have been busy this seasonJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Despite a cool June and smoke-related closures this month, customer counts at suburban swimming pools and water parks generally are above or near seasonal averages so far this summer.
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Junior Tour de Naperville returns Aug. 8 for young cyclistsJul 22, 2026 4:48 pm - The Naperville Park District will host the Junior Tour de Naperville on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Wolf's Crossing Community Park, where children ages 3-12 can ride bikes, tricycles, or big wheels on a 1.2-mile loop trail with staggered start times..
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‘It has been a great ride’: Longtime Des Plaines parks leader to retireJul 22, 2026 11:47 am - Longtime Des Plaines Park District Executive Director Don Miletic will step down next year.
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‘So much potential’: Avon Township baseball complex could get fresh startJul 20, 2026 7:19 pm - The Avon Township Youth Baseball & Softball Complex has been quiet this season for the first time in decades but property owners plan to fill the void.
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Streamwood’s 30th annual Summer Celebration adds ‘Wizard of Oz’ themeJul 20, 2026 1:13 pm - Each year, the Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee works to bring new ideas and events to the free festival while keeping it welcoming and enjoyable for all ages.
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Energy City Soccer Leagues help foster a love of the gameJul 16, 2026 12:46 am - As World Cup fever sweeps the nation, many young athletes want to learn and play soccer. Take advantage of the excitement and enroll your young player in Batavia Park District’s Energy City Soccer League for children ages 3-8.
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Arlington Heights could close downtown street for ice skating rink this winterJul 15, 2026 7:21 pm - Arlington Heights village and park district officials plan to install a 40-by-80-foot mechanically-chilled ice skating rink on Eastman Street between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen Avenue this winter, near the site of the annual tree lighting ceremony.
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‘New York’ play examines personal stories from 9/11 at Playhouse 38Jul 15, 2026 7:10 pm - Geneva’s Playhouse 38 will present "New York," a powerful drama by Pulitzer Prize finalist David Rimmer, running July 31-Aug. 9. The play, originally written to support 9/11 mental health initiatives, portrays 15 individuals sharing their experiences with a psychiatrist following the tragedy.