Features Meet the Candidates for Illinois Governor 12 Learn where the candidates stand on issues important to park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies IAPD/IPRA Conference 2007 Pre-Conference Brochure and Registration 19 Special Focus The Elephant in the Rec Center 50 by Gail Ito, CTRS 10 Tips for Attracting New Cultural Groups to Park District, Forest Preserve and Conservation and Recreation Agency Program 60 by Catherine Popowits

ON THE COVER Does she speak Spanish at home? Is she Catholic or Muslim? Is she from Mexico City, or is she a third-generation Italian-American? Should the answer to any of these questions affect how her park and recreation agency should create programs for our cover girl and her playmates? Find out in this issue of Illinois Parks & Recreation. Departments From the Editor 4 Get on Board 6 More about what a board looks for in an executive director Eye on the Profession 8 The evolution of a section Statehouse Insider 10 Final Action on all Pending Legislation - Telephonic Meetings, CPI and Eminent Domain People and Places 64