Des Plaines Submitted Content
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Teen runner completes epic 64-mile journey from Chicago to Woodstock for Lurie Children’sAug 16, 2024 9:00 am - In a testament to personal endurance and community solidarity, 18-year-old Andy Loh, a recent graduate of Hersey High School, completed a 64-mile ultramarathon from downtown Chicago to Woodstock.
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The Theater Lab produces vital and timely 1953 play, ‘The Crucible’Aug 14, 2024 2:04 pm - “The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, is committed to producing works from the canon of American Theater,” says John Meyers, director of the production and artistic director for The Theater Lab.
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Acclaimed contemporary artist, Hebru Brantley, to unveil new commission at Fashion Outlets of ChicagoAug 14, 2024 11:12 am - The Collection: Where Art Meets Fashion, the multifaceted contemporary art program located within Fashion Outlets of Chicago, with support from the village of Rosemont, has announced the program’s newest site-specific installation, “Midnight Blue,” by celebrated Chicago native, Artist Hebru Brantley, featuring his iconic Flyboy character.
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First United Methodist Church, Des Plaines, hosts Celebration of Unity, Aug. 25Aug 12, 2024 10:10 am - First United Methodist Church’s Celebration of Unity worship service is taking place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2024Aug 11, 2024 6:00 am - July saw a bevy of beautiful images submitted by our readers. Taking top honors is 11-year-old Brooke Rotter of South Elgin with an amazing photo she took of her sister, ...
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The Theater Lab announces cast for ‘The Crucible,’ closing production of 2023-24 seasonAug 08, 2024 1:51 pm - The Theater Lab announced its second production of the 2023-24 season, “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller.
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Oakton College receives $100,000 Challenge Gift to grow scholarship opportunities for Oakton studentsAug 08, 2024 10:15 am - A pair of community members donated $100,000 to the Oakton College Educational Foundation to serve as a challenge to inspire others to join them in providing students the financial support they need to reach their goals.
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Harper College to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua on Aug. 29Aug 07, 2024 11:16 am - The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Harper College will host an Abraham Lincoln-themed Chautauqua, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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NARFE hosts Cook County Commissioner Maggie TrevorAug 06, 2024 8:42 am - Cook County Commissioner the Honorable Maggie Trevor was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Northwest Suburban Marion Payne Chapter 1309 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE).
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DPCF Wheelchair Ramp Program and Walsh Academy help Des Plaines familyJul 29, 2024 2:13 pm - Sarah Rice is thrilled for her son and brothers’ recent mobility with the help of the Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPC) and its volunteer “Ramp Man” Paul Bartholomae.