Articles filed under Park Districts
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Drowning deaths rise with the temperatureJul 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Along with soaring temperatures and rising humidity, the ongoing heat wave has contributed to a spike in drowning deaths in some suburban areas, authorities say. In Lak...
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Hoffman Estates dog park nearing completionJul 18, 2012 6:28 pm - Like many other Eagle Scout hopefuls working on community service projects, 15-year-old Christopher Umeki is on a mission to help others — except the “others” in his cas...
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Antioch approves $2.24 million construction bid for new aquatic centerJul 18, 2012 5:10 pm - The village of Antioch isn’t wasting any time with its $2 million project to build a new aquatic center. The day after the current facility at Williams Park closes on Au...
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Family-friendly tees come to Old Orchard Country ClubJul 18, 2012 3:06 pm - Old Orchard Country Club is excited to announce that it now features the PGA Family Course which allows kids and families to enjoy the game more by playing from appropri...
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Ryder Cup skills contest challenges young golfersJul 18, 2012 2:45 pm - On June 29, 36 young golfers gathered at Palatine Hills Golf Course to compete in the Illinois PGA Ryder Cup Youth Skills Challenge. Palatine Hills was host to one of ma...
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Wonder Lake water ski team to entertain at Mundelein's Community PicnicJul 17, 2012 2:00 pm - Championship water skiers forming on-water pyramids is just one of the many events at Mundelein Park and Recreation District's Community Picnic. The free event is Saturd...
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Summer photo classes at Schaumburg Park DistrictJul 14, 2012 10:18 am - Smile and say cheese! Schaumburg Park District will offer two photography classes this summer at Bock Neighborhood Center, 1223 W. Sharon Lane. The classes for ages 14 a...
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Park district needs to halt the cash flowJul 14, 2012 5:00 am - With a current debt load of $33 million, the Mount Prospect Park District is engaged in a quiet, unrestrained spending frenzy. In April, the park distinct approved $600,...
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Gurnee Park District expects to own Gurnee Grade School land near Des Plaines RiverJul 13, 2012 3:00 pm - Gurnee Park District board members may approve a deal that would lead to ownership of five acres near the Des Plaines River after a school is demolished on the site next...
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Schaumburg’s Got Talent returns Aug. 10Jul 13, 2012 11:41 am - As we know by now, even televised talent shows are a lot more interesting when there’s a local contestant or two to root for. And next month, the Schaumburg Park Distric...