Des Plaines Submitted Content
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Maine South publication earns two honor distinctionsJan 07, 2025 11:24 am - Maine South High School’s Southwords newspaper recently earned two honor distinctions from two different press associations.
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Triumphant turnaround: Once denied enlistment, former metalhead becomes National Guard’s top recruiter in IllinoisJan 07, 2025 11:22 am - Francisco Orozco went from an overweight bass player rejected by a recruiter to the top Army National Guard recruiter in Illinois, changing his life and paying it forward.
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Oakton College Equity Leader honored with Women Under 40 AwardJan 06, 2025 10:54 am - Oakton College’s Esperanza “Espy” Salgado-Rodriguez earned national recognition for her commitment to supporting historically underrepresented students.
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.
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St. Emily Catholic School second graders spread holiday cheer with Heartfelt CardsDec 30, 2024 3:37 pm - The spirit of the holiday season came alive at St. Emily Catholic School as Mallory Letica’s second-grade class crafted handmade holiday cards during their class Christmas party for the residents of Alden Des Plaines.
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USDA funds local food waste projectsDec 21, 2024 12:56 am - USDA invests over $7.5 million in 26 projects across 15 states to reduce food waste through composting and waste diversion, supporting climate and food security goals.
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Santa, friends coming to town courtesy of Rankin/Bass historianDec 16, 2024 1:02 am - Learn about the history of your favorite Rankin/Bass holiday specials, such as “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” when historian and author Rick Goldschmidt appears Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2024Dec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Our top images for the month of November in the Daily Herald’s reader photo contest range from the wonders of the world, like the ancient pyramids in Giza or mountain ranges in New Zealand, to the small scenes of beauty found on a city street.
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East Maine District 63 announces Winter Card Contest winnersDec 13, 2024 2:46 pm - At its Dec. 5 meeting, East Maine School District 63’s Board of Education recognized the nine winners in the District’s 2024 Winter Card Design Contest.
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Maine West culinary teacher lauded for adaptive cooking curriculum benefiting all studentsDec 12, 2024 8:14 pm - Theresa Hardin, a Maine West culinary teacher, is honored for her work creating an accessible, adaptive culinary arts curriculum that promotes students' life skills.