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(pictured above left to right) Tim Ridder, Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering, Mayor Martin J. Moylan, and Tim Oakley, Director of Public Works & Engineering, pose for a photograph at the City Council Meeting at City Hall. Public Works Week runs from May 20-26, 2012.
From the community

Des Plaines Recognizes Public Works Week

By Karen Elliott | Today at 2:33 p.m.

It’s National Public Works Week! The City of Des Plaines officially recognized the event with a proclamation presentation at the Monday, May 21, 2012, City … Read more ›

Health and fitness
From the community

Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise

By Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Today at 2:26 p.m.

CHICAGO-With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›

Community service
Marquette Bank employees participated in a Bake Sale to help raise money during the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment’s Shelter Quarter.
From the community

Marquette Bank Employees Support Local Shelter Organizations Through Volunteer Efforts

By Marquette Bank | Today at 2:06 p.m.

Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, completed fundraising and volunteer activities to support local shelter organizations during January, February and March of 2012. Through the … Read more ›

People
Jana Bishop Hass passes the gavel to new Park Board President, James F. Grady.
From the community

James F. Grady New Park Board President

By Des Plaines Park District | Today at 12:49 p.m.

Nominations for new Des Plaines Park Board officers were unanimously confirmed at the May 15 Park Board meeting. James F. Grady will serve as President, … Read more ›

Elections
From the community

Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math

By Lisa Riebe | Today at 11:19 a.m.

Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›

Family
Photo Courtesy of Gregory Slayton
From the community

Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today

By Jim Higley | Today at 11:15 a.m.

Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›

People
Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Paul Cathey, congratulates Kevin Kelley, who was awarded the Dedicated to Excellence Award on May 15
From the community

Kevin Kelley is Dedicated to Excellence

By Des Plaines Park District | Today at 11:08 a.m.

Kevin Kelley, Mechanical Maintenance Worker and Ball Picker for the Des Plaines Park District, received the Dedicated to Excellence Award for the second quarter, at … Read more ›

Sports
Bulls Summer Camps
From the community

Chicago Bulls Summer Camp Coming to Des Plaines

By Pete Kelly | Today at 10:39 a.m.

LISLE, IL. – The Bulls/Sox Academy announced that it is hosting Bulls Summer Camps throughout the Chicagoland area beginning this June. There is a Chicago … Read more ›

Photos of the week
Floor
From the community

Kotowski, Senate moves forward with a balanced budget plan

By AJ Sheehan | Yesterday at 8:22 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A balanced budget proposal that cuts state spending and sets aside over a billion dollars to pay down Illinois’ backlog of bills … Read more ›

Education
D62 Board President, Brenda Murphy, presents a Certificate of Achievement to former D62 student, Leah Urias.
From the community

Former Student and Golden Apple Scholarship Recipient Honored

By School District 62 | Yesterday at 7:51 p.m.

This year, Golden Apple selected 135 Illinois high school students whom it will groom to be the top teachers of the future. One of them … Read more ›

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