Enroll in Oakton piano and music literature courses

Oakton is offering a variety of piano classes this fall.

Oakton's Campus Closed Fifth Straight Day

The Des Plaines campus will be closed Thursday due to flooded roads.

Oakton’s Des Plaines campus adds electric vehicle charging stations

Drivers of electric vehicles can now charge their cars at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.

Oakton lecturer, former student to join Jimmy Carter for Manitoba Habitat build

Oakton's Habitat for Humanity Chapter Advisor Marvin Bornschlegl is volunteering in Habitat’s 34th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

Oakton to host July 10 campus visit at Des Plaines campus

Visit Oakton's Des Plaines campus July 10 and find out what makes the college a great place to start or continue your education.

Three Des Plaines Seniors Awarded College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Three Maine West students were named winners of National Merit Scholarships Wednesday.

Mt. Prospect McDonald's Hosts Annual McTeacher's Night for River Trails Middle School

River Trails Middle School of District 26 in Mt. Prospect held their second annual McTeacher's Night at the Mt. Prospect McDonald's

Oakton recognizes honors students at annual awards dinner

Outstanding Oakton honors students receive recognition for academic excellence.

Oakton’s ‘Passport’ offers insights into foreign relations for those 55 and over

Local experts will provide insight into world events during an upcoming five-week lecture series scheduled at Oakton.

Oakton Educational Foundation approves $1.3 million to fund scholarships and grants

The Oakton Educational Foundation is aiding students eligible for grants but who haven't received them due to the state budget impasse.

Mt. Prospect McDonald’s Holds McTeacher’s Night for St. Paul Lutheran School

St. Paul Lutheran School in Mt. Prospect held their second annual McTeacher's Night at the Mt. Prospect McDonald's on Rand Road, Wednesday,

Oakton to celebrate student achievement at May 16 commencement

Oakton will host its 46th annual commencement on May 16.

Oakton students to compete in NASA Robotic Mining Competition

Oakton's Oaktobotics team will participate in the 2017 NASA Robotic Mining Competition, scheduled May 22-26 at the Kennedy Space Center.

Curt’s Café founder Trieschmann to deliver Oakton commencement address

Susan Trieschmann, founder of Evanston-based Curt’s Café, will deliver Oakton's May 16 commencement address.

Oakton student, Des Plaines resident Singh selected to All-USA Academic Team

Oakton student Sheetal Singh of Des Plaines celebrates being named to the All-USA Community College Academic.

Oakton student receives prestigious Cooke Foundation Scholarship

Oakton student Dominique Tuszynski is one of 55 community college students to receive an undergraduate transfer scholarship from the JKC.

Oakton undergoes accreditation reaffirmation in 2017

Oakton solicits comments from the community as it undergoes reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

Park Ridge resident takes top honors at Skyway poster competition

Oakton Community College student Joshua Stewart of Park Ridge captures first place honors in Skyway poster competition.

Oakton a Community College Innovation Challenge finalist

Oakton’s student project “Evaluation of Baking Oven Exhaust Recovery" is a finalist for national award.

Oakton seats new board members, elects officers

Oakton's Board of Trustees restructures at April meeting.

Oakton names Juletta Patrick as new administrator

Juletta Patrick is the new asssistant vice president for student affairs/dean of access, equity and diversity at Oakton Community College.

Indian Grove Elementary School of River Trails School District 26 held their first McTeacher's Night

. A McTeacher's Night is organized to help raise money for local schools

Oakton To Honor Distinguished Alumni For First Time

Winnetka's deputy police chief and the founder of Curt's Cafe in Evanston are among Oakton's honored alumni.

Maine West High School Teacher Honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’

“Band director Bernie Gerstmayr is a role model for students, both in and outside of the classroom.”

Walk to School Day 2016: Des Plaines School Participates

A Des Plaines school joins more than 4,000 other schools around the world in taking a walk on Wednesday.

Building a Better R2-D2: Oakton Community College Takes 2nd Place in NASA Robot Contest

Wel, maybe not R2-D2, but the 13-member team built a machine designed to move and collect Martian dirt.

Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Preschool Graduates 42

Family and friends celebrated the official graduation of forty-two students from Creative Corners Preschool.

Creative Corners Preschool Gives Back

Preschool students collect non-perishable food items for the Des Plaines Self-help Closet and Pantry.

Fun with Forensics at Oakton Community College

Oakton Community College is offering Forensics II, a 16-week class that explores forensic science techniques, starting Thursday Jan. 21.

East Main School District 63 Seeks Substitute Teachers

The school district is looking for substitute teachers for all of its six elementary schools.

Preschool Halloween: More Cute, Less Spooky!

Des Plaines Park District preschoolers enjoyed a morning filled with Halloween fun.

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

Top 30 Illinois Colleges with the Highest Violent Crime Rates

A list of large and mid-sized colleges in Illinois with the most violent crime.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Creative Corners Preschool Has The Recipe For Success

Des Plaines Park District's Preschool Program kicks off new school year.

WalletHub Ranks the Top Community Colleges in Illinois

Thirty-one community colleges in Illinois were included in WalletHub's nationwide analysis.

Grads from These Illinois Colleges are Making the Most Money

Top 10 colleges in Illinois whose graduates have the highest mid-career median incomes.

Forbes Ranks the Best Colleges in Illinois for 2015

Seventeen of the highest-ranked Illinois colleges in 2015, according to Forbes.

Top 10 Public and Private Colleges with the Highest Graduation Rates

A look at which Illinois schools have the highest four-year graduation rates.