Des Plaines
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Oakton Community College's Empty Bowls event raises $29,000 for food pantriesDec 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Several hundred community members enjoyed a delicious meal on Saturday, Dec. 3, and took home beautifully handcrafted bowls while supporting local food pantries at Oakto...
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Green initiatives educate, save energy at community collegesDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - At local colleges, sustainability initiatives save energy, educate students and seek to bring the community together. From finding new ways to reuse material like plexig...
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District 62 board to discuss school improvement plan, levy MondayDec 19, 2022 12:00 am - The Des Plaines School District 62 board will meet Monday night to discuss an improvement plan for Algonquin Middle School and other issues. Each District 62 school has ...
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Cook County names new CFO, chief administrative officerDec 19, 2022 12:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced the appointments of Tanya S. Anthony as chief financial officer of the county's Bureau Of Finance and Zah...
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Which school boards have competition in the spring elections and whyDec 19, 2022 12:00 am - Curriculum, taxes, library books and even student groups are among the issues driving school board races across the suburbs. Monday was the last day for candidates to fi...
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North Barrington might host only mayoral race in Northwest suburbsDec 19, 2022 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been corrected to identify North Barrington candidate Patty Kalinowski as a former trustee. Tiny North Barrington may play host to t...
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Hooters and Hoots employees donate to Greater Chicago Food DepositoryDec 18, 2022 10:00 pm - To help with hunger relief during the holiday season, the 14 Chicagoland Hooters and Hoots locations hosted a food drive with their employees. HMC Hospitality Group's H...
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St. Emily School Snowman Contest WinnersDec 18, 2022 10:00 pm - St. Emily School had a Snowman Contest during Winter Wonderland Week in mid-December. Students were asked to show their creativity by building a snowman made of any mate...
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Prairie Trails kindergarten teacher honored by the Chicago BearsDec 18, 2022 10:00 pm - The Chicago Bears recognized Prairie Trails School kindergarten teacher Tracy Frew as part of the team's Classroom Legends program. During a surprise visit, members of t...
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Woman hospitalized after being struck by Metra train near Des PlainesDec 18, 2022 12:00 am - A woman struck by a Metra train Friday night near the Mount Prospect-Des Plaines border was hospitalized with serious injuries, Metra officials confirmed Sunday. Metra s...