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Des Plaines history center starts 50th anniversary celebration with poster contest

The Des Plaines History Center is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration this year with a poster contest.

The history center, 781 Pearson St., is asking kids in kindergarten through high school to submit posters using any media, including watercolor, crayon, acrylic, pencils or marker. The themes include be "Changes in Des Plaines" or "Pride in My City - Des Plaines."

Participants must submit entries to the history center by March 15. Winners will be announced April 3.

The contest will be divided into different age groups. Dick Blick Art Supply Co. in Schaumburg is supplying prizes.

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