He has played a pivotal role in the acquisition of a number of key regional parks and trails, significantly contributing to the Park District's acreage increasing by 40,000 acres since 1978.
On the recordNovember 16, 1999
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Discussing Ted Radke's impact on regional parks and land acquisition.
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