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D161’s playgrounds in ‘poor shape,’ but how to proceed is no easy question

An inspection of Flossmoor School District 161’s elementary school playgrounds has confirmed what the district suspected: with “few exceptions,” the district’s playgrounds are in “poor shape,” per village documents. But what to do about that and when is complicated.

Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella during a board of education meeting Monday, June 28, provided the results of an inspection performed by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and assessments by Wold Architects and Team REIL Inc. A summary,…

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