Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee passed HR 3036, The No Child Left Inside Act (NCLI) but OMITTED local and state park and recreation agencies as entities eligible to receive grants for developing environmental education programs.
This bill still needs to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. Here’s what you can […]
On June 28, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association hosted a one-day Dance Showcase event at the Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center.
The Dance Showcase was open to all park and recreation agency dance program students. This was not a dance competition but an amazing event allowing dancers to showcase their talents in a […]
Each year, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program designed for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing items in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.
Park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois have seriously benefited […]
If you’ve found yourself feeling guilty about the trees sacrificed for some project you recently printed, try the Environmental Defense Fund’s new Paper Calculator 2.0. You may just rethink all that unnecessary printing you’re doing.
The Environmental Defense Fund just released this updated version which has helped over 3,000 businesses and individuals each month reduce […]
Have you ever heard of an “unsession”?
Matt Baehr recently talked about this on his blog and I think this is a neat idea that can really extend the learning and networking possibilities of our delegates at Conference.
I can see us using unsessions as a unique way for each of you, the members, to hold your […]
Celebrating over 75 years of service, Lamp Incorporated is a third generation family-owned business, which provides construction management, project management, general contracting, and design/build services to the complete satisfaction of their clients. They take pride in being the preferred construction manager for the Villages of Algonquin, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Schaumburg, and Streamwood, and […]
The IPRA now has a place for bands to learn about the annual Battle of the Bands competition in Springfield during the State Fair - as well as all the local and regional competitions.
Thanks to the dedication and help of Bobbi Nance of the Park District of Oak Park, we now have a great MySpace […]
Fluorecycle Inc. is a pioneer and leading recycler of fluorescent lights and high intensity discharge (HID) lamps containing mercury, a dangerous substance that can pose serious health hazards.
In 1997, Illinois legislators passed a law deeming it ILLEGAL to dispose of these lights in landfills or incinerators. To ensure public safety, Fluorecycle became the first company […]
Registrations will be accepted through Friday, May 23 for the “What Are Taxable Benefits” workshop scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 and hosted by the Administration and Finance Section of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
Click here for more details and to register!
Learn about the very interesting current interest rate environment which is being driven by mixed economic data that shows concerns for both higher inflation and a possible economic recession.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your personal and business knowledge of today’s economic market. This Lunch and Learn, held on May 21 from 11:30am-1:00pm at […]