Des Plaines
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Harper course gives Schaumburg resident new career pathSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - When she logged into her first Career Exploration session, Arnetta Walker wasn't sure what to expect. She felt self-conscious about her age. She was 50 and had recently...
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Good chemistry: Hersey's Chris Cassidy earns Teacher Excellence AwardSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - John Hersey High School teacher Chris Cassidy has been honored as this year's winner of the Teacher Excellence Award, issued annually by the Chicago section of the Ameri...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...
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Hoist that stein: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the suburbsSep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The seasonal combination of beer, brats and German bands means it's time for Oktoberfest celebrations around the suburbs. Here's a look at several: Schnitzel Platz Okto...
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Cross country: Barrington boys regain focus, win Lake County meetSep 09, 2021 1:01 am - It was a tale of two cities for the Barrington boys cross country team. Coach Tom Root noted the Broncs recently ran a Mid-Suburban League crossover meet against Hersey ...
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Scouting Week 3 football games in the Northwest suburbsSep 09, 2021 1:01 am - Hersey (2-0) at Maine East (0-2)When: Friday, 7 p.m. Last Week: Hersey beat Palatine 31-24; Maine East lost to Round Lake 26-7 Outlook: After a tough battle with Pal...
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10 years, $6 billion later, controversial O'Hare Modernization Program is wrapping upSep 09, 2021 1:00 am - Aircraft won't be able to land on Runway 9-Right/27-Left until December, but Chicago leaders on Thursday called the extension of 9R/27L and the contentious, game-changin...
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Des Plaines to mark 9/11 anniversarySep 09, 2021 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Saturday at the city's monument to the tragedies. The public ceremony is set for 8 a.m. at the D...
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Boys soccer: Glenbrook North downs Maine WestSep 09, 2021 1:00 am - Miles Wolder and Ian Lee stunned host Maine West with two early second half goals to help visiting Glenbrook North claim a 2-1 victory Thursday night in Des Plaines in C...
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Girls volleyball: Maine West battles to win over Vernon HillsSep 09, 2021 1:00 am - Maine West's girls volleyball team found itself tied at 17-17 in the first set and 13-13 in the second set during Thursday's Central Suburban North season opener with vi...