Articles filed under Park Districts
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Hoffman residents turned off by new LED signsOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Some Hoffman Estates residents have started an Internet petition opposing three electronic signs set to go up in the village by the end of the year. The message-board si...
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Hundreds drawn to Meadowdale reunionSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The racing ended decades ago, but the warm memories are still fresh. Hundreds attended the 50th Reunion and Festival celebrating the old Meadowdale International Raceway...
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Briefs: Kmart redevelopment dealSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Official demolition of the former Kmart site in Wheeling was approved by the village board Thursday. The board finalized a development agreement with HD Partners, which ...
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Park's fall fest caters to all agesSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether you're looking for a painted pumpkin or plump bratwurst, Aurora's Phillips Park Fall Festival is the place to be today. City special events coordinator Lisa Jung...
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Improvements planned for Itasca's nature centerSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Big plans are ahead for Itasca's Spring Brook Nature Center. The village of Itasca and Itasca Park District this month renewed their commitment to contribute to and impr...
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Call for new rec center not holding water in Batavia so farSep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - With a national financial crisis looming, is this the time to borrow money to build a recreation center? And does Batavia need an indoor pool, or are there enough of the...
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Race on Fox River noted for scenery, funSep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Gazing at the Fox River from a distance is a whole different deal from taking in the panorama from aboard a watercraft bouncing on the river's current. Jeff Long, a Bata...
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At long last, Palatine's Falcon rec center on waySep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The blueprints have been drafted and financing secured, making way for a new Palatine community center in the works for nearly 15 years. The park district is just days a...
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Shorter Fox Valley canoe race attracting newbiesSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - It's more of a sprint than a marathon this year, but at least the Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is happening. If you had asked race Chairman Jeff Long during last we...
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Lessons of '86 helped, couldn't prevent new floodSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week's flooding along the Des Plaines River sparked memories of the twin deluges of 1986 and '87, while raising questions as to why the lessons of 20 years ago coul...