Today the Daily Herald reported that the commissioners of the Buffalo Grove Park District unanimously decided to ban smoking from all facilities including outdoor parks. The district previously had a smoking ban only for indoor facilities, as do most park and recreation agencies in the state.
Parents, more today than ever, need to be role […]
Preschool is rapidly becoming the next issue for the growing roster of issues in the public sector. Is preschool an investment in a community’s future or is it just another area to spend more tax dollars? Should preschool be considered an imperative, a requirement for all youngsters? While most parts of the country believe in […]
With temperatures climbing in to the low-100s we all need to be aware of the dangers associated with heat like this. Just the other day almost 200 phone calls were reported to Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Many of us found shelter at our local pool or beach to remain cool. Other visited […]
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) Day Camp staff members gather for a group hug at the end of their annual mid camp meeting on Thursday, July 14 which featured a guest speaker, pizza, volleyball, letters shared from family members, and diving contests at Batavia Park District’s Harold Hall Quarry Beach in Batavia. According […]
In the case of an emergency, paramedics will turn to a victim’s cell phone for clues to that person’s identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to adopt: ICE.
ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. If you add an entry in the contacts list in your […]
Over 600 kids from area park districts participated in the annual Chicago White Sox group outing, highlighted by the pre-game banner parade. Kids in shirts of all colors walked the perimeter of the field holding signs and banners supporting their park district. Michael Nosse, a 7-year-old from the Tinley Park Park District, was randomly selected […]
Today groups from area special recreation associations and park districts had fun at the Schaumburg Flyers game in support of children with special needs. Half of the proceeds from IPRA’s ticket sales are donated to the Therapeutic Recreation section of IPRA. Flyers staff informed us that today’s game, which is the only home day game […]
With so many home computers using wireless devices/networks, most users purchase and plug in these devices, but forget to configure basic security options to keep their network secure. Below are a few easy steps that you should take in order to prevent most intrusion attempts. Please see your wireless device manual to learn how to […]
Great views from “Porkchop Hill” make this spot a favorite for spectators and those looking for a delicious pork chop sandwich!
Volunteers are getting ready, along with the huge crowds, to cheer on the golfers as they reach the beautiful 15th green.