Articles filed under Park Districts
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South Barrington Park District again auctions land, but identity of winning bidder isn’t clearFeb 29, 2024 2:59 pm - Thirty-four acres of undeveloped South Barrington Park District land called “Area N” has once again sold at auction, but the identity of the winning bidder isn’t clear. A...
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Home & garden calendar March 3-9Feb 29, 2024 6:00 am - Home shows, garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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New Batavia Depot Museum exhibit explores how Batavians got their foodFeb 28, 2024 11:54 am - At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, grocery store employees were recognized as essential workers who helped people get food when everything else shut down, leading to...
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Carol Stream Park District to honor Citizen of the Year nominees March 2Feb 26, 2024 10:24 pm - Nominees for Citizen of the Year are esteemed Carol Stream residents who have selflessly volunteered their time within one or more community groups over the past year or ...
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Nugent appointed to Streamwood Park District Board of CommissionersFeb 23, 2024 10:40 am - The Streamwood Park District is pleased to announce Michelle Nugent as a commissioner on the Streamwood Park District Board of Commissioners.
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Neighbors in the News: Des Plaines History Center hires new executive directorFeb 21, 2024 6:00 am - Kurt Begalka was hired as the Des Plaines History Center's new executive director. He will be responsible for managing and expanding History Center staff, community outreach, creating strategic and practical ways to involve residents of all ages in programs and more.
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‘How important this park is for Arlington Heights’: Depression-era pool bathhouse to be restoredFeb 19, 2024 7:10 pm - While it may have taken a little more than $200,000 to construct Arlington Heights’ first public pool and park house nearly a century ago, park district officials today are prepared to spend the $18 million they say it will take to restore the Works Progress Administration facility to its intended purpose.
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Library demolition paves the way for expansion of Lombard’s Lilacia ParkFeb 16, 2024 3:47 pm - Lombard owes a lot to Col. William R. Plum. A telegrapher during the Civil War, Plum donated his lilac garden for the village’s first park. Every May, hordes of lilac lov...
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West Chicago Park District recognized for implementing evidence-based designFeb 15, 2024 6:59 pm - PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education (CORE) awarded its National Demonstration Site Designation to the West Chicago Park District for thoughtfully align...
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Centennial Beach preseason memberships availableFeb 13, 2024 6:38 am - Want to head to Centennial Beach in Naperville this summer and save a few bucks? Buy your beach membership now. Memberships will be offered at a preseason membership di...