Parks
Will County Close McGovern Senior Center?
Report recommends no more investment in senior center or Wil-O-Way buildings.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Graham KilmerWhy Mitchell Park Needs The Domes
And why it matters so much for the people of Milwaukee's near South Side.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerDeep Thought Goes Up For Auction This Week
Online auction for infamous beached boat goes live Tuesday morning.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerNew South Shore Park Playground Opens
Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Graham KilmerAfter Quick Success, Parks Fundraising Effort More Than Doubles In Size
'Cheers to Our Parks' seeks donations for $1.25 million effort.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks
Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerParks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal
But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCommunity Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening
Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sophie BolichDomes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerParks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year
System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park
Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer