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Give yourself the gift of college credit over winter break. Register now for Oakton Community College's Winterim session, which offers college-credit courses in a condensed time period. Winterim courses run Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Courses are available in anthropology, business, computer information systems, English, global business studies, management, marketing, physical education, psychology and sociology. Offered at the Des Plaines campus (1600 E....
The Niles-Maine District Library Staff donated 64 Thanksgiving dinner bags to Niles Family Services. Each dinner bag includes a $25 gift card to a local grocery store (for purchasing turkey, gravy, and other miscellaneous items), stuffing, bread mix, mixed vegetables, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The total value of the gift cards alone equals $1,600 and over 500 pounds of non-perishable goods. All funds and goods were donated exclusively by library staff members. "It...
The Niles Park District at its November 19 meeting donated proceeds from its Harvest Hustle to Niles Family Services. From left: Park District Vice President Dennis O'Donovan, Family Services Assistant Director Darren Brown, District Commissioner Jim Hynes, President Julie Genualdi, Treasurer Joe LoVerde and Commissioner Scott O'Brien. The Park District donated $3,095 to Family Services for its food pantry, which serves more than 50 families a month....
Niles-Maine District Library has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor for the first time by The Chicago Tribune. The Library is one of two libraries recognized on the list of 150 companies and organizations in the Chicago region. "One of the staff members nominated us for the award, and I'm thrilled that the staff responded so positively," said Executive Director, Susan Dove Lempke. "We may not have high salaries like some of the other winners, but the Library is a great e...
The Center of Concern's Adopt-an Older Adult Program launches on #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving this December 3rd. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The Adopt-an-Older Adult Program and #GivingTuesday are held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local...
If you like TED Talks and podcasts, you will enjoy an evening of the best and brightest of Oakton Community College's student speeches. Students have spent hours practicing and researching their topics to provide a thoughtful and entertaining evening at "Speaker Showcase," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the college's Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. The event, founded in 2008, is not only inspiring, but free and open to the public. Led by showcase director and...
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, presents their annual free Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center (enter door no. 3) at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Music will feature holiday favorites. The Jazz Band is also playing a couple of tunes. The Concert Band was established in 1987. Members come from all over Chicagoland. Musicians age 14 and older are...
Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx introduced the office's first support dog to assist children and mentally disabled victims of sexual assault and violence during a special swearing-in ceremony today at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building. Hatty, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever, is a specially trained support dog who will serve as a therapeutic resource to specifically assist young children or mentally disabled victims of sexual trauma. Hatty's primary role is to...
At their November 14 meeting, the Pace Board of Directors approved staff’s recommendation for the agency’s 2020 budget. A balanced and stable budget was presented with no general fare increases for suburban service or regional ADA Paratransit service. Staff’s recommendation for the elimination of poor preforming services was postponed until alternative service recommendations are fully developed. “Based on public input received at hearings last month, we have decided to postpone asking the Board of Directors to approve...
Oakton Community College will receive the Reflecting Excellence Award on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for its contributions to the Latinx community by Reflejos, a bilingual weekly newspaper that has been serving the Chicago suburban Latinx market for over 20 years. Oakton will be honored tonight at Reflejos' Eighth Annual Reflecting Excellence Awards ceremony at Stonegate Banquets in Hoffman Estates. Reflejos hosts an award ceremony annually where organizations and institutions are...
District 67 hosted its 4th annual ELL Family Night Golf School District 67 hosted its 4th annual ELL Family Night. This is an opportunity for our community and families who speak a second language to enjoy a delicious dinner from various neighboring ethnic restaurants, learn about the District’s ELL program and meet the District’s Language Ambassadors. In an effort to ensure all families feel welcome and informed, District 67 started a Language Ambassador Program. A Language Ambassador is a parent who is fluent in Eng...
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Club is again working with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 to provide holiday food baskets to families in need. There are about 180 families in need throughout District 64 this year. The goal is to present a gift card for at least $100 to as many of those families as possible. "It's not always so obvious, but there are many needy families within our school district community who will struggle to afford a special holiday meal this year," said...
Boruch Arnold “Boruch Arnold is a 15-year-old sophomore who attends both Niles Central and Niles West,” said Niles Central Director Joe Bruzzino, who introduced him. “Boruch is being recognized for his technological Interests. Boruch is interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Robotics. In the 2018-19 school year, he completed Industrial Concepts 1 and 2. This past summer, Boruch enrolled in Robotics, where he earned a 97% in the class. “Boruch has chosen the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades...
Learn about the scholarly study of Judaism by attending the free lecture "The Emergence of the Jewish Professoriate in the Modern University" 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Oakton Community College's Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., in Room A167. Jacob Lassner, Ph.D., the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick professor emeritus in the departments of history and religious studies at Northwestern University, will lead the discussion. He is the author or co-author of 13...
Northbrook native and Glenbrook North High School alumnus Kevin Coval will read selections from his collection of poetry 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Oakton Community College's Student Center (Room 1530), 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Admission to this Chicago Writers Series event is free and open to the public. An award-winning poet, Coval is the author of "Everything Must Go: The Life and Death of an American Neighborhood." A professor at the University of...
Veterans who have served our country were honored by a group from St. John Brebeuf who delivered 335 care packages filled with toiletries to them at Hines VA Hospital Sunday, Nov. 3. "We wanted to do something that would be meaningful, both for those in need as well as for our parishioners," said Parish Council President Ginny Wolff. "Someone mentioned doing a project for veterans, and our group immediately agreed." Parish Council member George Miszczyszyn reached out to a...
Feeding the hungry never takes a holiday. The Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry is seeking donations from individuals, companies, and organizations to stock up on much-needed food to meet the winter demands. The pantry helps feed hundreds of families and individuals each month. "We so appreciate the continued support of our Township communities, be they residents, businesses, or schools, churches, and local fundraisers who give so freely of either food or donations or make...
Stagg High School Music Booster organization presents Art for the Season, an arts and crafts fair on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00am to 4:00 pm & Sunday, November 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm The fair includes over 200 art and craft and vendor booths offering handmade jewelry, Christmas and home décor, wood crafts, clothing accessories, and more. The fair also features raffles, lunch, food sampling, and entertainment. On Saturday the Stagg Madrigal singers will perform...
What: Over 50,000 immigrants are being held in detention centers, while thousands more languish in unsafe conditions at the border. Manoj Govindaiah, director of Litigation at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) in San Antonio Texas, and Megan Klein, Oakton associate professor of sociology and anthropology, will discuss the current plight of immigrants during their lecture "Fighting for the Soul of America: Migrant Lives at the Border."...
Spring semester registration for credit classes opens Wednesday Nov. 13, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, and 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Classes begin the week of January 21, 2020. Registration for spring classes can be completed online at www.oakton.edu/admission. Registration in person can be done at either of Oakton's campuses from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Students with a current application...
Students and the community can explore alternative energy career prospects and learn how to prepare to become part of this growing and dynamic field Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakton Community College's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. "Power Up: Exploring Alternative Energy Careers," is presented by Oakton's Center for Promoting STEM and the Sustainability Center with generous funding from the Illinois Green Economy Network. The fair showcases...
The Legion will host 50 recruits from Great Lakes Naval Base. The sailors will arrive by bus around 8:30 a.m. and will be greeted by Legion members, village officials, friends, and whomever else wishes to greet them and thank them for their service. There will be refreshments donated by legion members, friends and local merchants. The sailors will be served a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Entertainment will be available along with nationwide long distance...
City Introduces New Interactive Dining Guide More than150 Des Plaines dining options are now at your fingertips with the launch of the Des Plaines Dining Guide. This new interactive map makes it easy for you to decide on your next meal out. Just click on a location and the restaurant’s name, address, phone number, website, details on delivery, outside eating and party room availability will appear. With so many choices and types of cuisine, we hope that you explore our diverse dining scene and find a few new favorite r...
Since October is National Bullying Prevention Month, Niles Township High School District 219 is taking the occasion to remind students and families that the district strictly prohibits bullying, intimidation and harassment, all of which "diminish a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate," according to D219 Policy 7:180. "Preventing students from engaging in these disrupting behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning...
Do you have a desire to teach? Looking to meet potential educational employers? Oakton Community College has the answers as it is hosting an Early Childhood and K-12 Education Career and Transfer Fair 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the college's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, in Rooms 1606-1610 and on Student Street. The event is free and open to the public. More than 40 early childhood education employers including child care programs, park districts, therapy...