Articles filed under Park Districts
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Vandals alter art policy in Vernon Hills parksAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Art work installed as a unique feature in Vernon Hills parks has gotten some unwanted public attention, causing those in charge to rethink the program. Vandals have spra...
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From Nike base to golf course, Arlington Lakes turns 30Aug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Arlington Lakes Golf Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend with half-price fees for village residents, bargain-rate food and golf contests. The events will b...
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Renovation of Des Plaines' West Park begins in SeptemberAug 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District will begin a major renovation next month on West Park, 651 S. Wolf Road at Greenview Avenue. Originally built in 1958, when the work at Wes...
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Wheeling Park District to buy some Smith landAug 25, 2009 11:00 pm - The Smith Family Construction group did get some good news this week when the Wheeling Park District board agreed to buy some of their land. While the Wheeling village b...
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Lifeguarding serious business for teen workersAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - As a lifeguard in the 1980s, Steve Neill had two pieces of equipment - a whistle and a ring-shaped buoy. "The buoy," he laughs, "was more of a foot rest than anything." ...
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Wheeling board votes no on loan help for developerAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Police broke up a crowd Monday that verbally attacked some Wheeling board members who voted against giving developer Mark Smith an additional $3 million. The board voted...
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Cook County briefsAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Recycle electronics for charity: First Congregational United Church of Christ of Des Plaines will host two electronics recycling drop-off events to help offset the cost ...
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Tri-Cities briefsAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Delays on Fabyan Temporary lane closures on Fabyan Parkway at the Mill Creek bridge in Geneva will begin today and continue through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. O...
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Round Lake Beach man charged with gang graffitiAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Thanks to a tip from residents, Round Lake Beach police officers arrested one of two suspects just after they had finished spray-painting property with gang graffiti. Aa...
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Can we at least hide it behind trees?Aug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates has done such a beautiful job of upkeep when it comes to the Poplar Creek Golf Course and Seascape. Landscape has always been detailed and very attractiv...