Des Plaines
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Maine West showcases modern-day storytelling at its Writers’ Block FestivalMar 13, 2026 11:16 pm - Maine West High School hosted a two-day Writers' Block festival in late February, featuring guest speakers including award-winning journalists, authors, and filmmakers who shared insights about writing careers with hundreds of students.
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District 207 students win 56 awards in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing CompetitionMar 13, 2026 10:26 pm - District 207 students earned 56 awards including one Best of Show, six Gold Key Awards, 15 Silver Key Awards and 33 Honorable Mention Awards across Maine East, Maine South and Maine West high schools.
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Developer could get $17 million in incentives to pave the way for Costco in Des PlainesMar 13, 2026 3:12 pm - A real estate developer could receive financial incentives worth more than $17 million to clear the way for Costco to open a business-focused store and a gas station in Des Plaines.
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100-year-old World War II vet’s longevity secret: Table tennis and red wineMar 13, 2026 8:01 am - If there is living proof that 100 is the new 70, Tony Vieceli is Exhibit A.The Mount Prospect resident and World War II vet celebrated his first century on Earth Monday remains active and maintaining a relatively youthful appearance.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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District 214 honors community leaders with Distinguished Service AwardsMar 11, 2026 4:52 pm - High School District 214 recognized nine individuals for exceptional service and commitment to students, schools and the broader community during the 2025-26 Distinguished Service Awards ceremony held Feb. 26, at the Forest View Educational Center.
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D214 Community Education presents the Galway Gals in St. Patrick’s Day concertMar 11, 2026 2:15 pm - Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with an afternoon of lively Irish music as District 214 Community Education presents the Galway Gals in concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the Forest View Educational Center.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP examsMar 10, 2026 6:52 pm - More Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring high on those exams compared to their peers in a majority of states, latest College Board data shows.
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Home & garden calendar, March 10-21Mar 10, 2026 3:05 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like soil, native pollinators, long-blooming perennial gardens, and more.