Des Plaines
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Man fatally struck by Metra train in Des PlainesMay 06, 2024 10:59 pm - A Metra train fatally struck a pedestrian Monday evening in Des Plaines, according to Des Plaines police. About 7:15 p.m., a 56-year-old man was hit by inbound Metra trai...
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Oakton College earns Gold Military Friendly School designationMay 06, 2024 1:56 pm - Oakton College is proud to announce its designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2024-2025 academic year, earning the prestigious Gold Award for the first time.
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From near-death to masterpiece: Gabriela Leyva's 'Heaven on Earth' unveiled at Oakton CollegeMay 06, 2024 1:49 pm - Embark on a captivating journey illuminating Gabriela Leyva's artistic odyssey sparked by her profound near-death experience.
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Thomas J. Canale honored with Envision Unlimited Humanitarian AwardMay 06, 2024 12:15 pm - Envision Unlimited, a full-spectrum care organization serving people with disabilities, has honored Thomas J. Canale with the 2024 Bright Futures Humanitarian Award. The ...
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Police: Man struck former employer with car, set Des Plaines business on fireMay 06, 2024 10:24 am - A Skokie man faces aggravated battery and arson charges alleging he struck his former employer with a car in Des Plaines last week then returned the next day and set the ...
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Empowering 132,895 teens annually: Distress Bandanna enhances roadside safetyMay 06, 2024 9:04 am - Imagine being stranded on the side of the road, waiting for help to arrive. You think you are safe, but you are not. Every second, you are at risk of being hit, injured o...
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See what your neighbors are up to in The Week in Pictures photo galleryMay 05, 2024 5:39 pm -
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From promises of no new taxes to Burnham, Bears’ latest stadium presentation sounded familiarMay 04, 2024 11:45 am - As Chicago Bears executives last week presented glossy renderings and extolled the virtues of building a new stadium on the city’s lakefront, one could hear echoes of sim...
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Get your garden ready: Plant sales are popping up around the suburbsMay 04, 2024 7:55 am - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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Local law enforcement agencies find success in crisis intervention teams, trainingMay 04, 2024 5:15 am - On April 9, Lake County sheriff’s deputies responded to the home near Deerfield of a man in a mental health crisis and armed with a gun. A caller had dialed 911 and feare...