February Meeting of the Des Plaines Art Guild and Park Ridge Art League

Laura Lein-Svencner is the featured demo artist at the next DPAG and PRAL art meeting on Feb. 21st at 7pm at Prairie Lakes Comm Ctr. in DP.

Oakton Workforce Solutions to host March 14 small business expo

Oakton's small business expo is geared to to provide valuable resources and information to benefit new or existing companies.

Oakton STEM speaker series focuses on the health effects of cleanliness

Oakton will host a free lecture on Feb. 28 examining how antibacterial products may affect one’s health.

Oakton Owls men’s basketball captain captures player of the week honors for third time

Oakton Community College men’s basketball captain receives player of the week honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Hoops4Health Spring Travel/AAU basketball!

To get the best coaching and training come to the Midwest's top basketball program teaching youth the fundamentals of the game!

Oakton’s Gonzalez named women’s basketball player of the week

Oakton Owls women’s basketball player Mallory Gonzalez was named Player of the Week by the NJCAA.

Enter Oakton playwriting festival for a chance to win $200

Community college students are invited to enter submissions to Oakton's 'Play on Student Playwriting Festival.'

Attention Des Plaines Residents!

Fresh Tech Maid Services Launches “Down & Dirty” Photo Contest

Art on Display by Rhonda Popko

Mixed media artwork by Rhonda Popko on display at Des Plaines City Hall through February and on view at Des Plaines Public Library in March.

Oakton Alumni to host Feb. 25 Chicago Wolves Outing

Join Oakton friends and alumni at the Allstate Arena for a night of hockey.

Golf Maine Park District Launches Pickleball as Sports Rapidly Grows in Popularity

Pickleball is growing in towns in our area. There are active groups playing in Park Ridge and Niles. Now GMPD is launching a program.

Bob Provenzano Honored by Cook County Board

The longtime, former Highway Commissioner for Maine Township was honored recently by the Cook County Board.

Audition for Oakton’s production of award winning play ‘How I Learned to Drive’

Oakton is hosting auditions for Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive' Feb. 21-22.

Willy Wonka Jr. is a Sweet Family Treat

Feb 17- 26 at Prairie Lakes Theater Des Plaines www.spotlight.org or 847-516-2298 /tickets https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightNorthwestCook

Oakton recognizes President’s Scholar from DePue

A DePue resident received a prestigious academic honor from Oakton Community College.

Oakton to host Feb. 15 campus visit

Discover all that Oakton Community College has to offer by visiting the Des Plaines campus on Feb. 15.

Oakton recognizes President’s Scholars from Des Plaines

Over 170 residents from Des Plaines received academic honors from Oakton Community College.

Oakton joins global campaign to prevent violence against women

Oakton will host events on V-Day to demand an end to violence against women.

Still time to register for Oakton spring courses

Enroll in late-starting courses offered at Oakton's campuses and online.

Local Stylist Wins $2,000 Scholarship from Cosmetologists Chicago!

Dee Jovanovic receives the Cosmetologists Chicago Presidents Scholarship

Let's Talk Politics in Fox Lake

Let's Talk Politics is a moderated discussion that allows Democrats, liberals and progressives to talk about important issues of the day

Maine Township Republican Unity Slate Gets Campaign into Full Swing

With a full slate of candidates representing experience and fresh faces, Maine Township Republicans are moving ahead full speed.

February Art Exhibit at Des Plaines Public Library

Artwork by Mary Olson will be on display in the 3rd floor gallery area at the Des Plaines Public Library between February 4th - March 4th.

Oakton joins global campaign to prevent violence against women with benefit productions of “The Vagina Monologues”

Oakton will host three benefit productions of “The Vagina Monologues,” Feb. 10 – 12.

Artwork on Display at Frisbie Senior Center in February

The Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines is featuring the artwork of John Mefferd between February 2nd and March 2nd.

Think fast: Audition for OMG Improv Players on Feb. 8

Auditions for OMG Improv Players, Oakton's hilarious improvisation troupe, are scheduled Feb. 8.

Illinois American Water Distributes Grant to Des Plaines Fire Department

The Des Plaines Fire Department will be purchasing new hydrant markers, thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water.

Oakton Owls men’s basketball guard earns player of the week honors again

For the second time this season, Oakton guard Tafari Beckford has been selected as Player of the Week by the NJCAA.

Oakton trustees approve measure to fund adult education in absence of state budget

The Oakton Board of Trustees approved a measure that would fund adult education for fiscal year 2017 in the lack of a state budget.

Oakton to host free college fair Feb. 8

Meet with representatives of more than 70 colleges and universities at Oakton's annual college fair on Feb. 8.

Review Super Bowl advertising at Feb. 15 Oakton business series event

Tim Calkins, an expert on brand building, will discuss the effectiveness of advertising during the Super Bowl at Oakton on Feb. 15.

TMA Hosts RE-Shoring Initiative Founder Harry Moser

Moser's Message to TMA Young Leaders "Bring American Jobs Back Home"

Maine Township Senior Expo Adds Antique Show Feature for 2017

Live entertainment, free bingo, raffles, giveaways and now free antique appraisals highlight this Senior Expo on April 28.

AED Foundation Raises Record $85,000 In Support Of Career and Technical Education

Funds will support The AED Foundation sponsored Career and Technical Education programs and cutting edge research on workforce issues.

Knitting Club January 26

Join The Wildbird Shack in Mount Prospect for our first Knitting Club January 26!

Countryside Saloon Sports Bar & Grill Steps Up Big for Maine Township's Food Pantry

Thanks to the owners and staff of Countryside and its patrons over $25,000 has been raised for needy families and individuals.

Oakton trustees approve organizational technology certificate

Oakton will soon offer a certificate geared for general office workers or technology staff who wish to expand credentials.

Oakton to host free internship events Jan. 25

Learn about internship opportunities at Oakton Community College a free event on Jan. 25.

Willy Wonka Jr.

Based on the beloved Gene Wilder film and fun for the whole family! Prairie Lakes Theater 515 E. Thacker in Des Plaines - Feb 16 - 26, 2017

Oakton Owls men’s basketball freshman earns player of the week honors

Owls guard Pat Hamilton was named men’s basketball District 4 player of the week by the National Junior College Athletic Association.