Articles filed under Park Districts
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Petition deadline nears for Buffalo Grove parks seatsDec 20, 2012 9:43 am - Two current Buffalo Grove Park District Commissioner positions for four-year terms and one unexpired two-year term are open for election in the April 9, 2013 Consolidate...
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Bartlett recognized for National Night Out celebrationDec 19, 2012 9:49 am - For a fifth time since 2002, the village of Bartlett has received a first-place award from the National Association of Town Watch for its National Night Out celebration....
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Elk Grove Parks Foundation Spin-O-Thon raises over $3,500Dec 17, 2012 1:53 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Elk Grove Parks Foundation hosted its first Spin-O-Thon raising over $3,500 for the group. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., “celebrity” volunteers rode s...
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Why can’t park light display stay neutral?Dec 17, 2012 4:00 am - After the buzz generated by the nativity dispute in Arlington Heights, I wanted to articulate what seems to be a minority viewpoint. I understand that people’s deeply he...
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Youth, adult dodgeball tournaments in SchaumburgDec 14, 2012 4:18 pm - The National Amateur Dodgeball Association (NADA) and dodgeball enthusiasts will take over the Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road in Schaumburg, on Jan. 2 and 5 duri...
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Allegro Adult Choir spreads holiday cheer through songDec 14, 2012 3:24 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 8, Palatine Park District’s Allegro Adult Choir went caroling at Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park. Under the direction of Brent Boyens, the group tra...
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Park district ref didn’t convince herDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - I voted against the Arlington Heights Park District’s referendum in November, mostly because I’m tired of seeing our property taxes steadily go up over the years. But, I...
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Nativity display does not discriminateDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - Quick response to Mr. Guagenti’s shot at Mr. Finnegan’s complaint to the village for not displaying the Nativity. He seems to imply the nativity is an affront to homosex...
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Skate with Santa in Hoffman EstatesDec 13, 2012 4:50 pm - The Hoffman Estates Park District is hosting a free Skate with Santa event from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Triphahn Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road in Hoff...
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Nativity for Arlington Hts. park formally approvedDec 13, 2012 4:48 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District approved a permit Thursday for a controversial Nativity scene to be added to the village’s holiday lights display in North School Par...