Des Plaines
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'This is a safe environment': Amid fears of deportation sweeps, schools work to protect studentsFeb 13, 2025 3:08 pm - As fears and questions swirl about immigration enforcement, suburban schools are letting students and their families know what their rights are at home and school.
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Support local families with #Love214Feb 13, 2025 1:39 pm - This isn't just any Valentine's Day. It’s 2-14: the annual day for the District 214 community to show just how much they #Love214.
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‘You’ll be inspired’: Harper College’s Black History Month events aim to educate, spark curiosityFeb 13, 2025 12:33 pm - Black history touches every aspect of American history, culture and society. In celebration of Black History Month, Harper College in Palatine will present a wide range of events this February.
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‘Such a unique opportunity’: District 214 apprentices lead the way in state’s ambassador programFeb 13, 2025 11:51 am - Two Northwest Suburban High School District 214 apprentices have been accepted as 2025 ambassadors in the state’s newly launched Apprentice Ambassador Program.
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The 1994-95 Hersey boys are back in townFeb 12, 2025 5:01 pm - Hersey High School on Friday will honor the 1994-95 boys basketball team, which advanced to the Class AA Elite Eight with a record of 26-5, best in school history.
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Restaurants, gathering spaces among keys to revitalizing downtown Des Plaines, consultants sayFeb 12, 2025 1:45 pm - More restaurants and additional apartment buildings or condominiums could help revitalize downtown Des Plaines, consultants told city officials this week.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Suburban high schools celebrate cheer squads after state finals performancesFeb 11, 2025 3:51 pm - Schaumburg High School’s cheerleaders placed second in the large team category of the state finals over the weekend and were congratulated with a schoolwide assembly upon their return.
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$10.4 million winning Lotto ticket sold in Des PlainesFeb 11, 2025 12:03 pm - An Illinois Lottery player purchased a $10.4 million jackpot-winning Lotto ticket in Des Plaines Saturday, lottery officials said Tuesday.