Articles filed under Park Districts
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Elk Grove Park District lifeguards win safety awardMay 03, 2012 11:09 am - The Elk Grove Park District Aquatic department was recently notified that its lifeguard staff has been awarded the 2011 Silver International Aquatic Safety Award. The a...
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Reacquainting with an old friend — visiting Buffalo Grove PrairieMay 03, 2012 5:30 am - The sun rose over the elevated railroad grade that served as the backdrop for the prairie then and now. I squinted through the glaring beams and my first impression, as ...
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Ecologists keep tiny Buffalo Grove prairie from becoming historyMay 02, 2012 11:00 pm - Now the subject of an exhibit in a suburban history museum, a prairie in Buffalo Grove almost became history itself a generation ago when strip malls and housing develop...
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Take a break from work day with Schaumburg parksMay 02, 2012 2:41 pm - In celebration of National Employee Health and Fitness Day, Schaumburg Park District will hold the 23rd Annual Employee Fitness Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, M...
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Bloomingdale homes school boundary swap deniedMay 01, 2012 6:00 pm - Two subdivisions totaling 25 houses in Bloomingdale will remain within the boundaries of Glenbard High School District 87 and Marquardt Elementary District 15, even thou...
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Island Lake craft eventMay 01, 2012 5:31 pm - The Island Lake parks and recreation department will host its second annual Converse Park Spring Craft Faire on Saturday. It will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park,...
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With renovation, Eagle Ridge puts disaster in its pastMay 01, 2012 12:03 pm - Eagle Ridge, Illinois’ biggest golf resort, endured a disastrous summer in 2011, when extraordinary rainfalls did severe damage to all four of its courses. On one nightm...
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Sign up now for Mid-American Canoe and Kayak RaceMay 01, 2012 8:12 am - Want to paddle your own canoe? The Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is accepting registrations for the 51st annual race, which will be Sunday, June 3, on the Fox River...
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Antioch’s Mother-Daughter Tea is set for May 6Apr 30, 2012 6:00 am - The village of Antioch will host the annual Mother-Daughter Tea event on Sunday, May 6 at Infini-Tea. Mother-Daughter Tea is a special afternoon designed for moms and da...
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Nature fair, plant sale May 6 in SchaumburgApr 27, 2012 12:15 pm - Transform your yard into a natural oasis. Learn gardening tips and how to turn your backyard into an eco-friendly haven for birds, butterflies and wildlife at Schaumburg...