Waukegan Park District In The News!
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Waukegan Tour of Homes features 3 residences never before open to public
Lake County News-Sun on September 24, 2019
Waukegan transferring ownership of Carnegie Library to park district
Daily Herald on September 16, 2019
Rain on Waukegan Parade Can’t Dampen a Good Time
Lake County News-Sun on 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 on June 24, 2019
Moran: Literary Landmark status coming to Ray Bradbury Park and its storied ravine
Lake County News-Sun on March 5, 2019
Outdoor water playground at Waukegan’s Rose Park will be ‘a crown jewel for the entire city’
Lake County News-Sun on February 28, 2019
Eugene P. King Park in Waukegan set for $800K upgrade
Lake County News-Sun on February 16, 2019
Freezin’ for a reason: 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge benefits special recreation
Daily Herald on 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 on January 1, 2019
Bank Transforms into Waukegan Park District Administrative Center
Legat Architects Newsletter on November 26, 2018
Waukegan Symphony concert focuses on music of the 1920s
Lake County News-Sun on November 26, 2018
Rauner, Sanguinetti honor examples of efficient local governments
Daily Herald on July 31, 2018
Dunk a cop, hop on a fire truck, watch a movie at Waukegan event on the beach
Lake County News-Sun on July 16, 2018
HarborFest, parade anchor July Fourth week in Waukegan
Lake County News-Sun on June 21, 2018
Distrito de Parques de Waukegan cuenta con nueva guía de eventos en español en internet
Univision Chicago on March 26, 2018
‘First Lady of the Parks’: Waukegan’s Belvidere Park renamed for Corrine Rose
Lake County News-Sun on 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 on January 2, 2018
Polar Plunge canceled in Chicago, but Waukegan plunges on
ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News on January 2, 2018
Upbeat polar plungers say -6 air made 35-degree water feel balmy
Daily Herald on January 2, 2018
‘I was kind of numb’: Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge rolls on in subzero weather
Lake County News-Sun on January 2, 2018
Join the icy adventure Jan. 1 in Waukegan
Lake County News-Sun on December 19, 2017
Waukegan musicians celebrate 10 years of Do-It-Yourself Messiah
Lake County News-Sun on December 5, 2017
Waukegan BMX racers plan for Grand Nationals in Oklahoma over Thanksgiving weekend
Lake County News-Sun on November 20, 2017
New Waukegan field trips aim to increase water safety, reduce childhood obesity
Lake County News-Sun on October 23, 2017
Day of the Dead event in Waukegan celebrates those who have passed
Lake County News-Sun on 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 on August 30, 2017
Renovation project closes Waukegan’s Clearview Park into next year
Lake County News-Sun on August 11, 2017
Local boys Rockin’ Aces return to perform at Bowen Park
Lake County News-Sun on July 25, 2017
Waukegan Night Out moves to the beach
Lake County News-Sun on 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 on 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 on 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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