ILLINOIS
PARKS & RECREATION

Economic development, p. 6

Legislative involvement, p. 13

Halloween Hoopla, p. 23

5	In This Issue By Ted Flickinger, Managing Editor
6	Park facilities can impact a city's economic development By Robert F. Papich
8	Point/Counterpoint: Should public park and recreation agencies run child care centers? By Thomas J. Richardson and Gerald M. Oakes
11	Employee background checks — are you within your rights? By Janet E. Goldberg and Constance L. Bauer
13	Legal/Legislative Scene By Peter M. Murphy
17	Here's your guide to the new pool, bathing beach safety requirements . . . By Andrew Johnson, ARM
22	People, Places and Things
23	Interagency cooperation maximizes programming opportunities By Brenda Segal
27	The role of park police . . . By William P. McCamey

Illinois Parks and Recreation 3 May/June 1988