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Dilger’s purchase sets stage for Waukegan River Walking Path

Lake County Chronicle
January 15, 2020

Feria de empleo del Distrito de Parques

Puro Futbol
January 7, 2020

2020 welcomed with ‘super cold and cool’ Polar Bear Plunge in Waukegan

Lake County News-Sun
January 1, 2020

Polar Bear Plunge in Waukegan

CBS Chicago
January 1, 2020

Waukegan approves sale of Carnegie Library to park district

Lake County News-Sun
December 22, 2019

Go jump in the lake to celebrate the new year at Waukegan Polar Plunge

Lake County News-Sun 
December 17, 2019

Waukegan orchestra’s Do-It-Yourself Messiah welcomes singers and listeners alike

Lake County News-Sun 
December 2, 2019

Waukegan Tour of Homes features 3 residences never before open to public

Lake County News-Sun 
September 24, 2019

Waukegan transferring ownership of Carnegie Library to park district

Daily Herald 
September 16, 2019

Enter the George Bridges 5K Sept. 21 in Waukegan

Daily Herald 
September 10, 2019

Rain on Waukegan Parade Can’t Dampen a Good Time

Lake County News-Sun
July 1, 2019

New conductor takes baton for Waukegan Symphony Orchestra: ‘Music has such a beautiful role to play in people’s lives’

Lake County News-Sun
June 24, 2019

Moran: Literary Landmark status coming to Ray Bradbury Park and its storied ravine

Lake County News-Sun
March 5, 2019

Outdoor water playground at Waukegan’s Rose Park will be ‘a crown jewel for the entire city’

Lake County News-Sun
February 28, 2019

Eugene P. King Park in Waukegan set for $800K upgrade

Lake County News-Sun
February 15, 2019

Freezin’ for a reason: 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge benefits special recreation

Daily Herald
January 1, 2019

‘It’s crazy for a good reason’: Waukegan’s Polar Bear Plunge lures fundraisers into frigid Lake Michigan

Lake County News-Sun
January 1, 2019

Bank Transforms into Waukegan Park District Administrative Center

Legat Architects Newsletter
November 26, 2018

Waukegan Symphony concert focuses on music of the 1920s

Lake County News-Sun
November 26, 2018

Rauner, Sanguinetti honor examples of efficient local governments

Daily Herald
July 31, 2018

Dunk a cop, hop on a fire truck, watch a movie at Waukegan event on the beach

Lake County News-Sun
July 16, 2018

HarborFest, parade anchor July Fourth week in Waukegan

Lake County News-Sun
June 21, 2018

Distrito de Parques de Waukegan cuenta con nueva guía de eventos en español en internet

Univision Chicago
March 26, 2018

‘First Lady of the Parks’: Waukegan’s Belvidere Park renamed for Corrine Rose

Lake County News-Sun
February 14, 2018

Volunteers participate in Waukegan Polar Plunge

Big 95.5 – Chicago’s New Country on January 2, 2018

Suburban Polar Plunge goes on despite subzero temps

WGN 9 News
January 2, 2018

Polar Plunge canceled in Chicago, but Waukegan plunges on

ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News
January 2, 2018

Upbeat polar plungers say -6 air made 35-degree water feel balmy

Daily Herald
January 2, 2018

‘I was kind of numb’: Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge rolls on in subzero weather

Lake County News-Sun
January 2, 2018

Join the icy adventure Jan. 1 in Waukegan

Lake County News-Sun
December 19, 2017

Waukegan musicians celebrate 10 years of Do-It-Yourself Messiah

Lake County News-Sun
December 5, 2017

Waukegan BMX racers plan for Grand Nationals in Oklahoma over Thanksgiving weekend

Lake County News-Sun
November 20, 2017

New Waukegan field trips aim to increase water safety, reduce childhood obesity

Lake County News-Sun
October 23, 2017

Day of the Dead event in Waukegan celebrates those who have passed

Lake County News-Sun
October 22, 2017

Conduit Between Development & Leadership

Illinois Parks and Recreation in September/October 2017

Cemetery walk hearkens to founding of park district

Lake County News-Sun
August 30, 2017

Renovation project closes Waukegan’s Clearview Park into next year

Lake County News-Sun
August 11, 2017

Local boys Rockin’ Aces return to perform at Bowen Park

Lake County News-Sun
July 25, 2017

Waukegan Night Out moves to the beach

Lake County News-Sun
July 20, 2017

First participants complete Waukegan ‘Pieces of the Past’ game

Daily Herald on July 17, 2017

Waukegan Park District holds Community Yard Sale

Daily Herald on July 11, 2017

Yeoman Park on Waukegan River ravine opens new playground

Lake County News-Sun
July 10, 2017

Waukegan Partner in Parks golf benefit to feature $1 million hole

Daily Herald on July 7, 2017

Waukegan hosts community yard sale

Lake County News-Sun on July 6, 2017

Waukegan Park District Announces New Superintendent

theYoujournal
April 16, 2017

Waukegan Park District to Tackle Water Safety

Lake County News Sun 12/4/16
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Pool Safety Goes Beyond Lifeguards in Waukegan

Lake County News Sun 7/21/16
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Path Linking Lyons Woods to River Trail Nears Approval

Chicago Tribune 7/5/16
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Hundreds Will Throw in a Line at Fishing Derby

Lake County New Sun 6/2/16
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Gas Company Helps Kids Learn to Swim

theYoujournal 5/24/16
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Waukegan’s Live Green Family Festival Promotes Nature with Interactive Activities

Lake County News Sun 5/22/16
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Waukegan Orchestra offers “Greetings from Vienna”

Lake County News Sun 5/16/16
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Women of Distinction: Waukegan’s Freeman keeps arts alive, brings culture to community

Lake County News Sun 5/3/16
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Day of the Dead

Lake County News Sun 11/02/15
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra-In Nature’s Realm

Lake County News Sun, 10/23/15
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Pool Project Construction

Lake County News Sun. 10/21/15
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Waukegan Park District wins national award

Daily Herald 10/22/13
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Thanks to all on parks honor

Daily Herald 10/20/13
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Waukegan Park District wins national award

Zion Benton News 10/17/2013
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Dog Parks More Than Just a Fence

Recreation Management Magazine, September 2013
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Field of the Year Waukegan (IL) SportsPark Field #2

SportsTurf, August 2013
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January 6, 2020

January 2020 Waukegan Park District Job Fair

November 1, 2019

2019 Day of the Dead

October 17, 2019

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra to perform Russian Romances

September 16, 2019

Carnegie Library Initiative

June 17, 2019

Waukegan Park District Awards Five Scholarships

May 22, 2019

Waukegan Park District Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 1 at Bevier Pond

April 10, 2019

Waukegan Park District Recognized for its Accounting and Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association

February 8, 2019

Waukegan Park District’s King Park Redevelopment Receives $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant from the State of Illinois

February 7, 2019

Black History Month Events

November 6, 2018

Land of Lincoln Views Photography Contest

October 24, 2018

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

October 22, 2018

2018 Halloweenfest at Bowen Park

October 16, 2018

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents: At The Theatre

October 11, 2018

2018 Dia de Muertos at the Belvidere Recreation Center

September 19, 2018

2018 Oakwood Cemetery Walk

September 17, 2018

Commissioner Nomination Papers Available on September 18, 2018

August 30, 2018

Administrative Center Open House

August 9, 2018

Yorkhouse Property Public Input Meeting

August 7, 2018

Waukegan Park District Holds Local Vendor Fair

July 10, 2018

Community Yard Sale

June 28, 2018

Theodora “Teddy” Anderson Promoted to Superintendent of Community Relations

June 21, 2018

Summer Youth Jobs Program

June 15, 2018

Jeremiah Johnson Appointed to the Waukegan Park District Board

May 30, 2018

Applications Available to Fill Board Vacancy

May 23, 2018

Park Commissioner Announces Resignation

May 18, 2018

19th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival

2018 Fishing Derby

May 15, 2018

Naming of Corrine J. Rose Park

April 26, 2018

2018 Arbor Day

March 21, 2018

2018 Waukegan Fire vs Gurnee Fire Hockey Match

March 20, 2018

2018 Eggstravaganza Trail

February 8, 2018

Waukegan Park District Wins Government Finance Officers Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

February 8, 2018

2018 Young People’s Concert

February 7, 2018

2018 Valentine’s Ball

January 23, 2018

Manager of Community Relations Theodora Anderson Recognized by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association with the Statewide Community Impact Award

January 4, 2018

Waukegan Park District Receives $2.5 Million State of Illinois PARC Grant Check

December 18, 2017

Waukegan Park District Job Fairs

November 15, 2017

2017 Food for Paws Holiday Food Drive

2017 Joseph A. Favero Memorial “Do It Yourself” Messiah and Carol Sing-Along

2017 Christmas with the Clauses

2017 Turkey Trot Winners

November 7, 2017

2017 Turkey Trot

November 6, 2017

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Drop In Writing Center at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts

November 3, 2017

Waukegan Park District Executive Director Jay Lerner’s First 100 Days

October 24, 2017

Halloweenfest Delivers Family Fun

October 18, 2017

Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark Achieves Environmental Facility Certification

October 18, 2017

Haunted Waukegan: Free Historic Guided Walking Tour

September 20, 2017

Waukegan Park District Receives Standard & Poor’s Global Rating of AA

September 15, 2017

Jon Beckmann Promoted to Superintendent of Finance and Administration

August 11, 2017

Clearview Park Renovation

July 17, 2017

Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out

July 10, 2017

Community Yard Sale

July 5, 2017

Yeoman Park New Playground Ribbon Cutting

June 30, 2017

Errick Beverly Promoted to Superintendent of Recreation for the Waukegan Park District

June 30, 2017

Jay Lerner Promoted to Executive Director for the Waukegan Park District

June 30, 2017

Greg Petry Retires from the Waukegan Park District

June 19, 2017

2017 American Independence Parade and Centennial Festival

June 6, 2017

Partners in Parks Golf Outing

June 5, 2017

Playground Renovation Public Input Meetings

May 25, 2017

18th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival

May 25, 2017

Fishing Derby

May 16, 2017

Live Green Family Festival

May 11, 2017

National River Cleanup at Roosevelt Park

May 10, 2017

Youth Leadership Camp Press Release

April 27, 2017

Special Recreation Bocce Ball Tournament Winners

April 26, 2017

Jay Lerner Appointed Interim Executive Director

April 19, 2017

Arbor Day to Be Celebrated at Hinkston Park

Church Youth Groups to Clean Up Yeoman Park

Earth Day Cleanup at Washington Park

April 18, 2017

Waukegan and Gurnee Firefighters Play Hockey Game for Charity

April 17, 2017

Waukegan Park District Does Not Increase Tax Extension

April 5, 2017

Scott MacLean Named Superintendent of Parks

Eggstravaganza Trail April 17, 2017

March 21, 2017

Waukegan Park District Holds Job Fair March 24, 2017

March 15, 2017

Waukegan Park District’s Superintendent of Parks Mike Trigg Retiring after 31 Years

March 6, 2017

2017 Special Recreation Bowling Tournament Winners

March 2, 2017

Summer 2017 Parks Green Space and Picnic Pavilion Rental Permits Available Now!

March 2, 2017

Waukegan Park District Volunteers and Patrons Honored

March 2, 2017

Waukegan Park District Wins Government Finance Officers Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

February 23, 2017

Young People’s Concert features Leopold Mozart’s Toy Symphony

February 3, 2017

Kiefer Partners in Big Splash

January 26, 2017

Mike Trigg Awarded Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Community Impact Award

January 18, 2017

Waukegan Park District Recognizes Employees

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Waukegan Park District has been named a 2019 National Gold Medal Finalist

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