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The head of the Quincy Park District has been named executive director of the Des Plaines Park District.
John Hecker will replace David Markworth, who will retire June 20. Markworth, a 34-year district employee, was director for 27 years.
Hecker, 50, received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in parks and recreation from Western Illinois University. He signed a three-year contract with an annual salary of $100,000.