Waukegan Park District Press Releases
Waukegan Park District Celebrates Black History Month with Free and Low-Cost Events and Programs
January 26, 2020
Waukegan Park District Employees Honored
January 15, 2020
Quincy Bejster Promoted to Superintendent of Parks for the Waukegan Park District
December 16, 2020
Waukegan Park District and City of Waukegan Hosting Virtual 22nd Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge
December 10, 2020
Waukegan Park District’s Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center Implementing New Safety Protocols
November 19, 2020
Waukegan Park District Awarded $750,000 Public Museum Capital Grant from the State of Illinois
November 19, 2020
Holiday pet food drive aims to keep owners together with dogs, cats; ‘It has kept a family from surrendering its pet’
November 18, 2020
Waukegan Park District Hosting Food for Paws Holiday Food Drive for Local Animals
November 11, 2020
El Distrito de Parques de Waukegan esta recolectando diseños de tarjetas para un juego de Lotería inspirado en Waukegan
October 30, 2020
Waukegan Park District Collecting Card Designs for Waukegan-inspired Lotería
October 30, 2020
Waukegan Park District Reopens Eugene P. King Park following Renovation
October 27, 2020
Waukegan Park District Offering We Have Off (W.H.O.) Programs on School Days Off
October 8, 2020
Waukegan Park District Receives Illinois Arts Council Grant
September 28, 2020
Park Comissioners Positions on Ballot
September 15, 2020
Waukegan Parks Foundation Awarded $5,000 Target Public Safety Grant
September 9, 2020
Waukegan History Museum Celebrating Ray Bradbury’s Centennial with Bradbury’s WaukWay Self-Guided Tour Featuring “Pieces of the Past” Scavenger Hunt
August 21, 2020
El Distrito de Parques de Waukegan Anuncia Noches de Lotería en Familia
August 14, 2020
Waukegan Park District Announces Family Lotería Nights
August 14, 2020
Waukegan Parks Foundation Hosts 25th Annual Partners in Parks Golf Outing
August 14, 2020
Waukegan Park District Officially Acquires Carnegie Library
August 13, 2020
Waukegan Park District Announces 2020 George Bridges Virtual 5K Run/Walk
August 10, 2020
Waukegan Park District Announces Parky’s Fun Club Beginning Monday August 17
August 7, 2020
Waukegan Park District Awards Academic Scholarships to Five Local Students
August 6, 2020
Waukegan Park District Partners with Faith in Place to Sponsor an Eco-Ambassador
July 20, 2020
Waukegan History Museum to Reopen on Monday July 20
July 17, 2020
Waukegan Park District Designates Juneteenth a Holiday
July 14, 2020
Waukegan Park District Releases New “Waukegan History Museum Companion” Feature on Mobile App, in Partnership with Waukegan Historical Society
June 19, 2020
Waukegan Park District Hosts Virtual Waukegan American Independence Parade: Shoebox Edition on Saturday, July 4
July 10, 2020
Waukegan Park District Announces Summer Camp Beginning Monday, June 15
May 27, 2020
Waukegan Park District Board of Commissioners Elects Officers
May 14, 2020
Waukegan Park District Recognized with Two Awards by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
April 22, 2020
Waukegan Park District Recognized with Two Awards by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
February 5, 2020
January 2020 Waukegan Park District Job Fair
January 6, 2020
November 1, 2019
October 17, 2019
Waukegan Symphony Orchestra to perform Russian Romances
September 16, 2019
June 17, 2019
Waukegan Park District Awards Five Scholarships
May 22, 2019
April 10, 2019
February 8, 2019
February 7, 2019
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
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
June 28, 2018
Theodora “Teddy” Anderson Promoted to Superintendent of Community Relations
June 21, 2018
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
May 15, 2018
Naming of Corrine J. Rose Park
April 26, 2018
March 21, 2018
2018 Waukegan Fire vs Gurnee Fire Hockey Match
March 20, 2018
February 8, 2018
Waukegan Park District Wins Government Finance Officers Award for Seventh Consecutive Year
February 8, 2018
February 7, 2018
January 23, 2018
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
November 7, 2017
November 6, 2017
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
July 17, 2017
Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out
July 10, 2017
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
June 5, 2017
Playground Renovation Public Input Meetings
May 25, 2017
18th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
May 25, 2017
May 16, 2017
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
January 26, 2017
Mike Trigg Awarded Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Community Impact Award
January 18, 2017
Waukegan Park District Recognizes Employees
Waukegan Park District 2016 Press Releases
December 16, 2016
Waukegan Park District Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center
December 6, 2016
The Waukegan Park District Receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award
November 29, 2016
Sing the “Hallelujah” Chorus at the Joseph A. Favero Memorial “Do It Yourself” Messiah and Carol Sing Along
September 26, 2016
Ray Bradbury’s Green Town Free Historic Guided Walking Tour
September 14, 2016
George Bridges 5K, Worldwide Day of Play, & Fitness Expo
September 14, 2016
Park Commissioner Nomination Papers Available
August 26, 2016
2016 Oakwood Cemetery Walk
August 17, 2016
New Craft Classes Announced at the Waukegan Park District
August 12, 2016
Mike Trigg Wins Tenth District Leadership Award
July 27, 2016
Leave Only Paw Prints
July 27, 2016
Make Your Way to Belvidere Park for Fiesta Friday!
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July 27, 2016
Summer Pumptrack Tour Stops in Waukegan
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July 20, 2016
Historic Homes of Sheridan Road Guided Tour
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July 18, 2016
The Good Life May Not Be So Good After All
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July 13, 2016
“Find that Item at a Great Price” HUGE Community Yard Sale
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June 23, 2016
Music at Washington Park concludes with LOS PERROS CUBANOS
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June 22, 2016
“Got American Spirit” American Independence Festivities
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June 20, 2016
Summer Visual Arts Classes
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June 14, 2016
Waukegan Park District will participate in the WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON™
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June 8, 2016
ANOTHER OPENING – ANOTHER SHOW
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June 7, 2016
Waukegan Park District ArtsPark Begins This Week
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June 6, 2016
Waukegan Park District Fishing Derby Winners
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June 1, 2016
Summer Youth Green Team Employment Program No Longer Accepting Applications
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May 27, 2016
Garden to Table Program – A Healthy Way for Families to Spend Quality Time Together
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May 27, 2016
“CELEBRATING RAY BRADBURY” 17th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
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May 26, 2016
Field House Sports and Fitness Center Hosts STEM Matrix Competition
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May 24, 2016
North Shore Gas Lead Program Sponsor for Waukegan Park District’s Teach Our Kids to SwimSmart
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May 23, 2016
Fishing Derby 2016
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May 13, 2016
Waukegan Park District Elects Officers and Appoints George Bridges as Attorney
[read press release]
May 12, 2016
Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Closes its 2015/16 Season with Russian Soloist
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May 10, 2016
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatic Center Reaches 4,000 Members!
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May 7, 2016
Ty Rohrer, Waukegan History Museum Supervisor, Appointed the Illinois State Historical Society Advisory Board
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April 27, 2016
Summer Youth Green Team Employment Program
[read press release]
April 27, 2016
Waukegan Park District Job Fair
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April 18, 2016
Arbor Day
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April 8, 2016
Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
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April 8, 2016
Waukegan’s Civil War Sites Guided Walking Tour
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March 11, 2016
Volunteer and Patron Recognition
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March 9, 2016
Eggstravaganza Trail
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March 1, 2016
Girls on the Run
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February 24, 2016
2016 Young People’s Concert: The Composer Is Dead
[read press release]
February 19, 2016
Waukegan Park District Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association
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February 11, 2016
Waukegan Park District Staff Receive Statewide Recognition
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February 5, 2016
Valentine Activities at the Waukegan Park District
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January 25, 2016
Family and Early Childhood Programs
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January 11, 2016
Comedy of Errors Auditions
[read press release]
January 6, 2016
Commit to Be Fit
[read press release]
Waukegan Park District 2015 News Releases
December 14, 2015
Holiday Free For All
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December 14, 2015
Do It Yourself Messiah and Carol Sing Along
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December 14, 2015
Polar Bear Plunge Pledging
[read press release]
November 14, 2015
Turkey Trot 2015 Race Results
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November 13, 2015
Audition Notice for the Bowen Park Theatre’s Spring Production
[read press release]
November 10, 2015
Run, Trot, Walk Gobble or Crawl for a Chance at a Turkey
[read press release]
November 10, 2015
Tis the Season to Give – Food for Paws Holiday Pet Food Drive
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November 4, 2015
Waukegan Park District Wins Award for Budget Presentation
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October 27, 2015
Indoor Pool at Hinkston Park Groundbreaking
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October 20, 2015
Halloweenfest – A Spooktacular Occasion! Saturday, October 31, 3-7pm at Bowen Park
[read press release]
October 20, 2015
Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Waukegan Park District Indoor Pool at Hinkston Park
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October 9, 2015
Park Commissioner George Bridges Named Waukegan Fire Chief
[read press release]
October 7, 2015
Last Weekend for Bowen Park Theatre’s Current Production The Guys and The Mercy Seat
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October 7, 2015
Audition Notice for the Bowen Park Theatre’s Winter Production
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October 5, 2015
Child Safety Day at the Waukegan Park District
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October 1, 2015
The Guys and The Mercy Seat Now Playing at Bowen Park Theatre
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September 14, 2015
Another Opening – Another Show
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September 14, 2015
Theatre, Music and Cultural Arts
[read press release]
September 9, 2015
Special Olympics State Tennis Tournament Gold Medal Awarded to Emanuel G, a SRSNLC Special Olympics Athlete
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September 1, 2015
Worldwide Day of Play – September 19, 2015 from 11:00am – 2:00pm, Field House Sports and Fitness Center 800 Baldwin Avenue, Waukegan
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August 19,2015
Waukegan Park District Saves $1,115,138 through Debt Refinancing
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July 29, 2015
Roll on Over to “Touch A Truck”
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July 21, 2015
Navidades en Julio (Christmas in July) at Waukegan’s Bowen Park
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July 9, 2015
2nd Annual Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament- Waukegan SportsPark – Sunday, July 19, 2015 8am start
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July 9, 2015
Waukegan Park District Hosts Family Yard Sale
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June 30, 2015
Waukegan Park District to Host Congressman Robert (Bob) Dold at Bowen Park
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June 17, 2015
Audition Notice for the Bowen Park Theatre’s Fall Production
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June 19, 2015
“Celebrating Community” American Independence Festivities Sunday, June 28, 2015
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June 9, 2015
Moody’s Affirms Waukegan Park District’s Aa3 Rating
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June 6, 2015
Winners of the 25th Annual Waukegan Park District Fishing Derby
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May 28, 2015
Waukegan Park District Annual Fishing Derby Set for June 6th
[read press release]
May 20, 2015
Waukegan Park District Board Announces New Officers
[read press release]
May 7, 2015
Live Green Family Festival — Come Play in Our Backyard
[read press release]
April 21, 2015
Waukegan Park District Arbor Day Celebration April 24, 2015 at 11am – Hinkston Park, 810 N Baldwin Avenue
[read press release]
April 13, 2015
Waukegan Civil War Sites Free Historic Guided Walking Tour
[read press release]
April 4, 2015
Waukegan Park District’s Eggstravaganza Trail Saturday, April 4, 2015
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April 3, 2015
Waukegan Park District’s Eggstravaganza Trail Saturday, April 4, 2015 2-3pm
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March 31, 2015
Call for Artists for the Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
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March 25, 2015
Public Meeting about Field House Sports and Fitness Center Pool
[read press release]
March 13, 2015
Waukegan Park District Approves New Strategic Plan
[read press release]
March 12, 2015
Waukegan Park District Wins Government Finance Officers Award
[read press release]
March 4, 2015
Waukegan Park District Recognizes 2014 Volunteers and Patrons
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February 24, 2015
Waukegan Park District Summer 2015 Outdoor Special Use Permits and Pavilion Rentals Available Beginning March 2, 2015
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February 12, 2015
Waukegan SportsPark’s Softball Field Named Field of the Year
[read press release]
February 9, 2015
Mother/Son Sweetheart Dance and Father/Daughter Date Night
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Waukegan Park District 2014 News Releases
December 15, 2014
Chicago Wilderness Recognizes the Waukegan Park District for Conservation Achievements
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December 8, 2014
2015 Polar Bear Plunge Pledging Underway
November 25, 2014
Bowen Park Theatre Company Open Auditions for More Fun than BowlingÂ
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November 17, 2014
2014 Turkey Trot Race Results
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November 14, 2014
2014 Turkey Trot Run, Trot, Walk, Gobble, or Crawl for a Chance at a Turkey
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November 13, 2014
Tis the Season to Give — Food for Paws Holiday Pet Food Drive
[read press release]
November 10, 2014
Make Some Magical Christmas Memories
Christmas with the Clauses
[read press release]
October 29, 2014
River Road Bike Path Ribbon Cutting and Fun Run/Walk
[read press release]
October 29, 2014
Waukegan Park District Receives Four Best of the Best Awards from the Illinois Association of Park DistrictsÂ
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October 27, 2014
Waukegan Park District Receives Two Readers’ Choice Awards from the Lake County Suburban Life and Great Lakes Bulletin
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October 23, 2014
Jack Benny Center for the Arts Is Recruiting Music Instructors
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October 22, 2014
Introducing Voice Instructor Rebecca Blumer
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October 22, 2014
Incredible Bats!
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October 21, 2014
Yoga with Jacquelyn Cotey at the Jack Benny Center
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October 14, 2014
Bowen Park Spider Climber Closed for Repairs
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October 7, 2014
Ray Bradbury’s Green Town Guided Walking Tours
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October 7, 2014
Bowen Park Theatre Company Auditions for Of Mice and Men
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October 7, 2014
Park Commissioner Nomination Papers Available
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October 3, 2014
Park District Offering Programs for School Children During Teachers Strike
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October 3, 2014
Free For All at the Field House Sports and Fitness Center During Waukegan School Teacher Strike
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October 2, 2014
Child Safety Day at the Waukegan Park District
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September 25, 2014
Park District Offers Programs and Activities When Schools Are Closed
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September 24, 2014
Waukegan Park District Receives the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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September 22, 2014
Photography Classes at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
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September 21, 2014
Seeds of Truth – Chef Rain
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September 21, 2014
Know Your Food
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September 19, 2014
Park Commissioner Nomination Papers Available
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September 12, 2014
The 27th Bowen Park Theatre Company Season Opens with D.L. Coburn’s Tragi-Comedy “The Gin Game”
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September 12, 2014
Oakwood Cemetery Walk “Firsts in Waukegan”
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September 12, 2014
Celebrating 30 Years with the Waukegan Park District with a Dynamic Theatre and Music Season Line Up
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September 3, 2014
Special Recreation Services Northern Lake County (SRSNLC)
Special Olympics Tennis Star Pavel S Dominates State Special Olympics Summer Competitions
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September 3, 2014
MLB Hall of Famer Lou Brock Helping Lake County to Fight Diabetes
Field House & Vista Health System to Sponsor Health Fair Proceeds to Benefit American Diabetes Association (ADA)
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September 2, 2014
Historic Guided Walking Tour Waukegan’s Civil War Sites
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August 29, 2014
Black and White and Paint All Over
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August 13, 2014
Historic Guided Walking Tour – Waukegan and Movies
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July 25, 2014
History of Downtown Waukegan’s Monuments Guided Tour in Spanish
Click here for the Spanish version of press release, including flyer.
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July 16, 2014
Compass Creative Dramatics’ Wizard of Oz
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July 15, 2014
Inaugural Mayor’s Cup Men’s Soccer Tournament
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July 15, 2014
A Puerto Rican Christmas in July at Waukegan’s Bowen Park
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July 9, 2014
Waukegan Park District hosts first Kids Yard Sale
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June 30, 2014
Historic Guided Walking Tour Historic Homes of Sheridan Road
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June 30, 2014
History Adventure Week
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June 30, 2014
Waukegan: Then & Now Photograph Exhibit
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June 26, 2014
Waukegan Park District Youth Recreation Corps Grant
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June 23, 2014
“Bringing Home the Gold” American Independence Festivities Sunday, June 29, 2014
(flyers in English and Spanish included )
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May 29, 2014
“Celebrating Ray Bradbury” 15th Annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
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May 28, 2014
Mayor Wayne Motley Named 2014 American Independence Parade Grand Marshal
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May 26, 2014
Waukegan Park District Annual Fishing Derby Set for June 7th
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May 19, 2014
Bowen Park Theatre Company Open Auditions for The Trip to Bountiful
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May 16, 2014
Final Call for Artists for the Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
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May 13, 2014
Waukegan Park District Board Announces New Officers
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April 22, 2014
Introduction to Outdoor Living
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April 18, 2014
When School Year Ends June 2, Waukegan Park District Will Offer Programs for Children Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 3 – Friday, June 6, 2014. Regular Camp Season Begins June 9 & Ends August 15, 2014
[read press release]
April 14, 2014
Celebrate Earth Day in Bowen Park with the Live Green Family Festival
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April 11, 2014
Park District Seeks Public Input to Parks and Open Space Master Plan
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April 9, 2014
Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 40 Years of Music
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April 8, 2014
Park District Offers Programs When Schools are Closed
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April 4, 2014
Waukegan Park District Wins Government Finance Officers Award
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April 3, 2014
Hop on Down the Bunny Trail at the Waukegan Park District’s NEW Eggstravaganza Trail! Arrive Early — Don’t Be Late!
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March 28, 2014
Basket and Soap Making Classes
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March 18, 2014
2nd Annual Fitness Expo at the Field House Sports & Fitness Center Saturday, March 22 – 10am-1pm
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March 14, 2014
“KITCHEN THERAPY” –A little Plato – a little pizza and a playwright’s TALK BACK at Bowen Park Theatre Company
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March 3, 2014
Field House Sports & Fitness Center Expands Hours
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March 3, 2014
Waukegan Park District Celebrates Gold Medal & Thanks Volunteers and Patrons
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February 27, 2014
Waukegan Park District Summer 2014 Outdoor Special Use Permits and Pavilion Rentals Beginning March 3, 2014
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February 19, 2014
Father Daughter Date Night February 22, 2014 Belvidere Recreation Center 7-9:30pm Residents: $15/person, Non-Residents: $18/person
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February 10, 2014
Lions and Tigers and Bears – Oh My! 2014 Young People’s Concert
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February 6, 2014
Acts to Follow Auditions for an Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein
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January 22, 2014
Waukegan Park District Cultural Arts Division – Images of the Past
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