Waukegan Park District
Recent News About Waukegan Park District
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Waukegan Park District opens applications for B.A.S.E. program
The Waukegan Park District is currently accepting applications for its Before & After School Experience (B.A.S.E.) program.
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Waukegan History Museum receives dual honors from Illinois Association of Museums
The Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie has been honored with two awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.
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Waukegan celebrates national park month with free community events
The Waukegan Park District is marking Park and Recreation Month, an initiative by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to emphasize the significance of parks and recreation in local communities.
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Waukegan Park District prepares for Independence Parade with Special Recreation Services as Grand Marshal
The Waukegan Park District is preparing for the 2025 American Independence Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 29.
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Waukegan Park District offers free summer movies with arts activities
The Waukegan Park District is set to host a series of free movie screenings throughout the summer.
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Waukegan Park District awards scholarships to five local students
The Waukegan Park District has awarded $1,000 scholarships to five local students who have shown academic excellence and a commitment to community service.
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Waukegan Park District announces dates for GO WAUKEGAN community walks
The Waukegan Park District has announced the schedule for its 2025 GO WAUKEGAN community walks.
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Waukegan offers free yoga classes at the beach this summer
Yoga at the Beach is returning this summer.
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Waukegan's Arts Park Program brings free creativity sessions to local parks
The Waukegan Park District has announced the schedule for its 2025 Arts Park Program.
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Waukegan Park District prepares for annual fishing derby with prizes
The Waukegan Park District is set to host its 34th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
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Grayslake, Round Lake, Long Grove park districts have fewest employees per capita
Park districts for Grayslake, Round Lake Area and Long Grove employ the fewest government workers per capita in Lake County, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Top park districts in Lake County
Park districts for Gurnee, Vernon Hills and Wildwood employ the most government workers per capita in Lake County, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Bottom 100 park districts in Illinois
Park districts for Grayslake, Round Lake Area and Long Grove are among those in Illinois employing the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Biggest spenders: What Lake County park districts rank highest?
Vernon Hills, Gurnee and Zion top the list in Lake County with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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Most frugal park districts in Lake County
Park Districts for Long Grove, Foss and Wildwood top the list in Lake County with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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100 biggest spenders: What Illinois park districts rank highest?
Park districts for Vernon Hills, Gurnee and Zion are among those in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.