Artwork by Pat Schular at Des Plaines Library in May

Watercolors by artist Pat Schular can be seen in the 3rd floor gallery of the Des Plaines Public Library in May.

Truco Taqueria & Margarita Bar Unveils New Menu, All-Day Breakfast, Décor & Daily Specials on April 24

Truco Taqueria & Margarita Bar Unveils New Menu, All-Day Breakfast, Décor & Daily Specials on April 24

Celebrate spring with Oakton’s Noteworthy Festival May 7-12

Oakton's Noteworthy Festival showcases the college’s talented student performers and outstanding music faculty.

Oakton student Sheetal Singh named 2017 New Century Scholar

Oakton student Sheetal Singh is the recipient of a prestigious academic honor.

May Art Exhibit at Frisbie Senior Center

Acrylic paintings by artist Cheryl Zub on display at Frisbie Senior Center in May.

Kathy Passi Artwork at Des Plaines City Hall in May

Artist Kathy Passi will display her artwork at the Des Plaines City Hall during the month of May.

Des Plaines Chautauqua Arts Festival Coming May 13th

The public is invited to the Des Plaines Chautauqua Arts Festival on May 13th at the Historic Methodist Campground.

Oakton playwriting festival deadline extended to April 21

Community college students have until April 21 to turn in a script for Oakton's “Play On Student Playwriting Festival.”

Oakton’s Beckford named NJCAA All-American

Oakton basketball player Tafari Beckford receives a prestigious honor from the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Oakton men’s tennis team geared up for season under second-year coach

Kelly Johnson is ready to guide the Oakton men's tennis team to a new level this season.

Six Piano Ensemble Performs at Oakton April 29-30

Oakton's Six Piano Ensemble has delighted sold-out audiences for more than 20 years.

Spring Cleaning Tips for Des Plaines Residents.

Tackle the Closet First!

5 Home Decor Trends to Make Your Home Shine this Spring

A beautiful and well-decorated home is not just inspiring but also a great way to add value to your interior

Public invited to participate in Oakton Earth Week activities

Celebrate Earth Week at Oakton Community College April 17-22.

Oakton’s Habitat for Humanity chapter spends spring break on service project

Oakton Community College’s Habitat for Humanity chapter assists with providing affordable housing for family in Mississippi.

Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership Foundation Aids Maine Township Pantry

Thanks to donations such as this the Maine Township Food Pantry continues serving hundreds of needy families year around.

Oakton meteorology instructor delivers the weekend forecast for Fox 32 News

Oakton lecturer Rick DiMaio is filling in as a weekend meteorologist at Fox-owned WFLD-TV 32 in Chicago.

Creating Justice at Oakton celebrates art and community activism April 22

Oakton hosts Creating Justice, a conference to celebrate creativity, on April 22.

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

The public is invited to the next general art meeting of DPAG/PRAL on April 11th, 7pm, at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker in Des Plaines.

Oakton to hold two April preview events for admitted students

Oakton will host two preview evenings geared toward admitted students to learn more about the many resources the college provides.

Oakton to host EKG technician information session April 17

Learn more about Oakton’s EKG certification prep program on April 17.

Oakton earns $99k National Endowment for the Humanities grant

Oakton is the recipient of a prestigious grant to enhance the college’s new environmental studies concentration.

Oakton names interim chief of police

Nicholas Weiss is the interim chief of police at Oakton Community College.

Good Friday CrossWalk Witness

Christians line up with posters and wooden cross in Des Plaines on Good Friday

Oakton’s ‘Powerless Gods’ presents a poignant look at urban education April 22-23

A staged reading that takes an unflinching look at the problems of urban education will be presented April 22-23, at Oakton.

“OakArt 2017” debuts April 6

Oakton art students will showcase their talent in painting, drawing, ceramics, digital art and photography at a free exhibition.

Oakton hosts STEM workshop for educators April 3

Oakton hosts a presentation to teach educators how to better involve youth in STEM activities on April 3.

Fall registration for Oakton classes begins April 5

Register for fall classes at Oakton starting on April 5.

Pickleball Proves Popular New Sport at Golf Maine Park District

The introductory period exposed many experienced and new players to Pickleball and the Feldman Center facilities.

Oakton partners with YWCA Evanston/North Shore to host gender violence prevention workshop April 27

Learn how to engage men as allies in preventing gender violence at workshop at Oakton Community College on April 27.

River Grove McDonald's Host McTeacher's Night for Rhodes Music Parent Association!

Rhodes Music Parent Association from Rhodes School in District 84.5 held their second annual McTeacher's Night at the River Grove McDonald's

Oakton announces Community College Equity Assessment Lab participation

The consortium is dedicated to advancing success of men of color in community colleges.

Falco ready to guide Owls softball in 2017

Andrea Falco takes the helm of the Oakton women's softball team this season.

Oakton board ratifies updated mission, vision and values statement

Oakton Community College adopts a new statement for its mission, vision and values.

Oakton to host March 27 health careers information session

Learn all about Oakton's dynamic health care programs on March 27.

ComEd Presents Record-Breaking Energy Efficiency Check

ComEd presented its largest-ever energy efficiency check to Mariano’s on Monday.

Oakton’s Brooks earns national community college professional award

Oakton Community College Vice President for Student Affairs Karl Brooks receives prestigious national higher education award.

Stan Kotecki Photo Exhibit at Frisbie Senior Center

Photography by Stan Kotecki on exhibit at Frisbie Senior Center throughout the month of April.

Artwork by Barbara Gonyo at Des Plaines Library in April

Artwork done in a variety of mediums created by Barbara Gonyo will be on display at the Des Plaines Library between April 1st - April 29th.

Artwork by Liz Pawlik at Des Plaines City Hall in April

Pastel paintings by Liz Pawlik on display at Des Plaines City Hall between March 31st through April 28th.