Illinois park, recreation and conservation days ...

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) recognize White Sox sales representative John McCartney and the team for their dedication to the leisure movement in Illinois. Pictured from the left are Brian Smith, Elgin Recreation Department; Ray Ochromowicz, Bolingbrook Park District; McCartney, and Sue Richartz Henry, IPRA.

The Carol Stream Singers sing the National Anthem at Wrigley Field on July 29 during Illinois Park, Recreation and Conservation Day with the Cubs. (Photo by Lois Hince.)

Lee Elsbury, recreation supervisor from the Vernon Hills Park District, participated in the opening pitch ceremony.

White Sox photos by The Sporting News, Tony Inzerillo.

Illinois Parks and Recreation 34 November/December 1987