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CBS News
26-06-2025
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Recreation center in Schaumburg, Illinois, closed until further notice after fire
The Meineke Recreation Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, will remain closed until further notice after a fire nearby earlier this week. A construction crew hit a gas line in the 200-block of East Weathersfield Way Monday around 11 a.m., causing a fire. The recreation center and its outdoor pool were both evacuated. The fire was contained to the construction site and no injuries were reported, village officials said. NICOR was called to the scene to shut off the gas and the road was closed for hours during the response and investigation. The Schaumburg Park District said as of Wednesday, it was still working to restore critical systems and ensure the facility is safe. The Meineke Pool at the recreation center will also remain closed until further notice. Members of the Meineke Recreation Center may use the CRC and the Schaumburg Tennis Plus facilities.
CBS News
24-06-2025
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- CBS News
Schaumburg Meineke Recreation Center swimming pool remains closed after nearby gas fire
Schaumburg officials said the public swimming pool at Meineke Recreation Center is still closed Tuesday after a fire. A construction crew hit a gas line in the 200-block of East Weathersfield Way Monday around 11 a.m., causing a fire. The recreation center and its outdoor pool were both evacuated. The fire was contained to the construction site and no injuries were reported, village officials said. NICOR was called to the scene to shut off the gas and the road was closed for hours during the response and investigation. While Weathersfield Way has since reopened, the village said the recreation center and pool remain closed as of Tuesday until investigation of the fire is complete. There is some limited access to Meineke but the general public is urged to stay away. The village said it will let the public know when the pool reopens on their Facebook page.
CBS News
23-06-2025
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- CBS News
Gas fire breaks out near public pool in Schaumburg, Illinois
Fire breaks out near public pool in Schaumburg, Illinois Fire breaks out near public pool in Schaumburg, Illinois Fire breaks out near public pool in Schaumburg, Illinois A fire broke out outside a public pool in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg Monday. Firefighters said construction crews hit a gas line outside the Meineke Recreation Center, a Schaumburg Park District facility, around 11 a.m. The recreation center at 220 E. Weathersfield Way, and its outdoor pool, were both evacuated. The Village of Schaumburg said the fire was contained to the construction site. No one was hurt. NICOR was called to the scene, and Weathersfield Way was closed during the emergency response. The recreation center and the pool remained closed as of late Monday afternoon. There was no decision on whether they would reopen on Tuesday.
