Park District Approves Thornwood Ice Rink

's Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Monday to spend $37,000 to $39,000 to create an ice rink at , TribLocal reports.

The decision faced significant backlash from residents, , during the special board meeting. Several residents have accused the Park District officials of not hosting enough opportunities for public discussion.

Earlier: Read more about the Thornwood Park ice rink debate on Patch

“There’s a belief that there are more children in that area. . . It is centrally located and they will come and use it," said Commissioner Darrell Graham, according to TribLocal.

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