Articles filed under Park Districts
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'Mr. Mom' made his mark as refereeJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - A veteran referee, who officiated games for nearly 25 years throughout the Northwest suburbs, passed away on Tuesday after a short illness at the age of 58. Kenneth Swie...
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Mr. Myers' Geneva show canceledJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Mr. Myers concert scheduled for tonight at Island Park in Geneva has been canceled. The band will instead play there July 29. The free concert is part of the Geneva ...
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Peck Farm showcases photographer's workJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Art in the Park: Head out to Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center anytime in July to enjoy the work of Susan Wagoner. Wagoner is best known for her love of photograph...
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'Gardeners on the Go' beginning to sproutJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The "growing season" generally refers to the lush, warm-weather months from mid-spring until the first frost in fall. It's a time of great natural beauty, when rich, vi...
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Sandholm Woods Park adds peaceful place to relaxJul 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Parks are not just for playgrounds and sporting events, Geneva parks officials believe. Sometimes, people just need a patch of peace on which to relax. The addition to S...
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Getting off to a healthy pace on the Fourth of JulyJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - In Mundelein, the Fourth of July is not all about firecrackers and parades. The 30th annual Freedom Classic 5K, organized by the Mundelein Park District, is back. Progra...
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BMX champ riding into PalatineJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - BMX World Champion Matt Wilhelm will bunny hop, tailwhip and barspin his way to a Palatine Park District event on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Wilhelm will incorporate those bike ...
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Lauding those who hire the disabledJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - It's hard for everyone to find a job these days, and it can be worse for those with disabilities. The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities would l...
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Smoking ban enacted in Vernon Hills parksJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Smokers can still light up elsewhere but areas near playgrounds, athletic fields and the skate park in the Vernon Hills Park District system are off limits. Though it el...
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Paddleboats coming back to Batavia RiverwalkJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - The visit to the Batavia Riverwalk will soon be a bit more fun, as you'll be able to cruise Depot Pond in rental paddleboats. The Batavia Park District will launch the s...