Among accomplishments cited in the resolution were his presiding over the acquisition of the Orchard Hills Golf Course, helping to create several new special events and not letting his interest in golf interfere with his duties to the Park District. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
This past year there have been over 40 new programs, 8 new special events, 2 new playgrounds / parks and 1 renovated facility. (rtpd.org)
Most exciting, however, is a new Special Event that will feature a screening of Sundance mainstay Richard Linklater's «Dazed and Confused,» kitted out with live commentary from both the filmmaker and his friend Jason Reitman. (indiewire.com)