Articles filed under Wheaton Park District
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Wheaton Community Center ready for scary good timeOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - The days of walking the neighborhoods at all hours of the night on Halloween are in the past because of increased safety concerns. Most cities now regulate when childre...
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Wheaton parks win national essay contest for sensory playgroundOct 18, 2011 12:00 am - Supporters of a sensory playground to be built in Wheaton certainly did not need more proof the idea was a good one. But they say winning a national essay contest — and...
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Wheaton Park District eyes former downtown Jewel siteOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - It has been called an “eyesore” in the past. But Wheaton Park District officials say the old downtown Jewel site could become the recreation center on the north side of ...
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Carnival to benefit Wheaton parks program that helps those in needSep 28, 2011 12:00 am - It could be said that a family’s choices between recreation and necessities become easier as the economy stumbles. With limited resources, the importance of gym membersh...
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Wheaton to participate in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of PlaySep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton Park District is teaming up with a household name — at least in many households with preschoolers — in its effort to defeat childhood obesity. As part of Nickel...
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You can review Wheaton parks budgetSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - If you have wanted to take a closer look at the Wheaton Park District’s 2012 budget, now is the time. Park officials Wednesday opened a 30-day inspection period that wil...
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Controversial Wheaton park project bids way over budgetSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton park officials say bids for the Kelly Park project came in about 26 percent over budget, prompting a new round of criticisms from nearby residents. Board Presid...
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Wheaton parks OK solar panels at community centerAug 19, 2011 12:00 am - A Wheaton community center will soon have solar energy panels, more than 20 years after the park district first considered installing them. Wheaton Park District offici...
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Wheaton parks to take on Hubble maintenance costsAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 officials say they remain hopeful of closing the sale of the old Hubble Middle School site early next year. In the meantime, they’r...
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Once-dry Wheaton holds first Ale FestAug 05, 2011 12:00 am - It has been 26 years since voters in Wheaton bounced a ban on alcohol sales that had been in place since Prohibition. Yet Mayor Mike Gresk says he still runs into people...