Articles filed under Wauconda Park District
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'It brought me back to 40 years ago': Phil's Beach reopens in Wauconda
Jul 9, 2020 6:22 AM - People flocked to Phil's Beach in Wauconda on Wednesday as the famed attraction -- now owned by the local park district -- opened to the public for the first time in 30 years. -
Wauconda beach seen in 'The Blues Brothers' to reopen after 30 years
Jul 7, 2020 2:32 PM - After a lengthy wait prolonged by the COVID-19 crisis, Wauconda's Phil's Beach is set to reopen to the public Wednesday. -
Phil's Beach reopening on hold because of COVID-19 crisis
May 8, 2020 6:29 PM - The long-awaited grand opening of the new Phil's Beach in Wauconda has been put on hold because of the COVID-19 crisis. -
How you can make your name a part of Phil's Beach history in Wauconda
Jan 7, 2020 7:14 PM - As construction of the new Phil's Beach nears completion, the Wauconda Park District is selling commemorative bricks that will be installed at the historic site. -
Lawsuit lingers over public financing for Lakemoor Woodman's project
Jul 16, 2019 5:22 AM - As construction of a huge Woodman's Food Market at routes 12 and 120 in Lakemoor steams toward a Labor Day opening, a lawsuit over the development lingers on more than four years after it was filed. -
Phil's Beach renovation on target for 2020 opening in Wauconda
Jul 2, 2019 5:50 AM - Work is progressing on the Wauconda Park District's $3 million effort to convert the former Phil's Beach site into a public park and swimming area. -
Girls track and field: Vernon Hills wins CSL North titleMay 3, 2019 10:51 PM - Senior Hannah Ray won the 3,200-meter run, freshman Emma Wakefield captured the 1,600, and host Vernon Hills finished first in a pair of relays to win the Central Suburban League North Division girls track and field meet Friday night.
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Fundraiser for Phil's Beach project in Wauconda SaturdayOct 8, 2018 12:00 PM - The Wauconda Park District will host a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 13, to benefit the $3 million redevelopment of Phil's Beach.
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Low interest prompts cancellation of runs to benefit Wauconda's Phil's Beach
Jun 28, 2018 4:34 PM - Races that would have raised money for the Wauconda Park District's redevelopment of Phil's Beach have been canceled due to low interest. -
Car show, carnival help close out Wauconda Fest
Jun 24, 2018 5:58 PM - Wauconda Fest wrapped up Sunday with a car show, face painting, carnival rides and more outdoor entertainment.
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