Voters back referendum for Markham to take control of separate park district amid financial woes

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/voters-markham-leaders-park-district/

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Political drama is brewing in south suburban Markham over ongoing financial issues with the city's parks department. An issue that the city has put in the hands of voters. Back in May, a [ helicopter landed in a Markham park ][5] for prom pictures. At the time, the park director told officers tha...