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Article posted: 9/28/2012 12:28 PM

Maine West students tackle budget balancing

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Maine West's AP Government classes visit Des Plaines City Hall.

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Maine West High School AP Government classes focused on local government and balancing the city of Des Plaines budget for their first project of the year. Students participated in all aspects of the local government budget process. “The goal ... is to have the students informed about the operation and challenges of their local government while preparing the budget for the city,” said Alderman Patricia Haugeberg.