Articles filed under Park Districts
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Grant to help spur Buffalo Grove park restorationJul 04, 2016 1:00 am - The Buffalo Grove Park District has received a $10,000 grant to help restore its largest park, Mike Rylko Community Park. The park district is working with the Buffalo G...
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Bartlett Park District to host family glow run and dance partyJul 03, 2016 1:00 am - The Bartlett Park District is holding a 2-mile family glow run and dance party July 16 beginning at 9 p.m. at the James 'Pate' Phillip State Park Nature Center, 2054 W. ...
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Dinosaur boat is big hit at Glen Ellyn regattaJul 02, 2016 1:00 am - Technically, it's extinct but the Brachiosaurus entry in the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Boat Regatta seemed oblivious to its non-status Saturday. Gliding regally above the swe...
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Arlington Heights park director gets $85,000 for unused sick, vacation daysJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - When Steve Scholten retired this week as executive director of the Arlington Heights Park District, his compensation included some $85,000 worth of unused vacation and s...
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Look for treasure in Mundelein parksJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Area residents are invited to try treasure hunting through geocaching at Mundelein parks. The outdoor activity uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile ...
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Head of Arlington Heights Park District retires after 40 yearsJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Steve Scholten wrapped up a 40-year career in parks and recreation this week, retiring as executive director of the Arlington Heights Park District - in a town that for ...
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Prospect Heights parks host scavenger huntJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - The Prospect Heights Park District is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Family Parks Scavenger Hunt throughout the month of July. Pick up your "Celebrating 50 in t...
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Schaumburg Park District triathlon, duathlon July 17Jun 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District's annual triathlon and duathlon return Sunday, July 17, and organizers say they will provide a great local opportunity for beginners to try ...
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Gurnee Family Olympics coming July 20Jun 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Gurnee Park District will host Family Olympics from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center, 900 North Hunt Club Road. Family Olympi...
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Palatine parks board approves Harper College pool planJun 29, 2016 5:00 am - Palatine Park District commissioners voted Tuesday to approve their $9 million portion of a $38 million plan with Harper College that will bring indoor pool access to di...