Articles filed under West Chicago Park District
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Fox Valley Composite Squadron to conduct training in West ChicagoAug 01, 2022 7:03 pm - The Fox Valley Composite Squadron will conduct search and rescue training from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kress Creek Farms Park located near 30W150 Wilson Road...
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Celebrate Beatles' 60th anniversary with '4EVER4' exhibit and historical presentationJul 29, 2022 3:11 pm - On Aug. 18, 1962, four long-haired musicians in Liverpool, England, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, played together for the first time, ca...
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West Chicago Park District has new leadershipJun 07, 2022 5:28 pm - The West Chicago Park District has undergone a leadership change. Gina Radun has taken over the role of executive director at the start of June. She follows in the foots...
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DuPage Symphony brings a little 'Christmas in July' this weekendJul 21, 2021 10:27 am - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is performing their first performance at Reed-Keppler Park in West Chicago as part of the "Christmas in July" festival. The festivities, s...
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DuPage voters favoring tax increase requests for schoolsNov 04, 2020 1:18 pm - By Katlyn Smith ksmith@dailyherald.com Tax increase requests for schools were faring better than most public safety referendum campaigns in DuPage County Tuesday night....
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West Chicago park commissioner remembered as 'amazing human being'Oct 07, 2020 12:42 pm - Family and friends are mourning the death of Reginald "Reggie" Bass, a longtime West Chicago resident who actively served the community as an elected official, volunteer...
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Don Earley, 'Godfather' of West Chicago parks, remembered for life of public serviceAug 17, 2020 10:15 pm - Don Earley was known as "The Godfather" of the West Chicago Park District, but his public service extended well beyond his pivotal role in creating the parks system. Ear...
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'Fun Fridays' continue at The Shell in West ChicagoJul 31, 2020 2:32 pm - The West Chicago Park District is continuing its “Fun Fridays” kids entertainment series at the Shell in Reed Keppler Park, 201 W. National St. The lunchtime shows are 1...
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"Godfather of West Chicago Park District" honoredDec 31, 1969 6:00 pm - The children climbing on the playground obstacles probably didn't realize the man responsible for their Saturday morning fun, "The Godfather of the West Chicago Park Dis...
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Why West Chicago's first park is getting a new nameOct 30, 2019 12:51 pm - West Chicago Park District officially will rename its first park - currently known as Easton Park - in honor of its first supporter, Don Earley. A brief ceremony will b...