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Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach at Footlik Theater at Oakton's Des Plaines campus in 2010.

Oakton’s ‘Handicap This!’ Questions Attitudes

First, standing ovations around the country; now Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach return for an encore performance in Des Plaines.

By Christopher Brinckerhoff | 4:27 am

Niles Native to Face World-Ranked Boxer on ESPN's Friday Night Fights

(pictured above front row left to right) (kneeling) Joe Trost, Emily Godsey, Madyson Palenik, Kyra Hatch, (standing) Stacy Hauser, Anna Oberg, Colleen Hatch, Jenny Utinans, (back row, left to right) Kelly Palenik, Lieutenant Tom Lewis, Joan Lewis, Deputy Chief Randy Trost, Kim Trost, Chief Alan Wax, Firefighter/Engineer Brandon Hatch, Firefighter/Paramedic Dan Hauser, Kendall Palenik, Lieutenant Ken Palenik, Firefighter/Engineer Jim Utinans, Firefighter/Paramedic Bill Rice join walkers Bobbi Beers, Tracey Holland and Mary Church (in hats, back row, center) on Saturday, August 11, 2012, during the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure, where firemen and their family members showed their encouragement and support for walkers who covered 60 miles over a weekend, helping to raise awareness and funds benefiting breast cancer research.

Des Plaines Firefighters, Families Help Komen Walkers

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Zuzu, a one-and-a-half year old Victorian bulldog takes a cool swim in her private pool after attending the Independence Day parade in Des Plaines, IL in July. Des Plaines officials are considering options for building a new dog park in Des Plaines, which Zuzu's owners, Kirsten and Peter Von Busch say she would enjoy.

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New Dog Park Discussed by Des Plaines Officials, Residents

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The second location proposed for a new dog park at Lee Street and Prospect Avenue. Approximately 2.7 acres, 200 feet wide by 520 feet long. Approximate cost, $300,000.

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Arthur F. Hintz Memorial Police Building. The second half of the Civic Center was begun just after the completion of City Hall in 1974.

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Man Punched, Kicked Outside Rivers Casino

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Get Out: Employment Workshop, Family Yoga, Runners’ Seminar, More

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Motorola Mobility will cut 4,000 jobs, including 700 in Libertyville and Chicago.

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Apache Park Has a New Playground

By Des Plaines Park District | Monday, August 13

The Des Plaines Park District will celebrate the grand opening of Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00am on August 18.

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Des Plaines Park District Lifeguards Bring Home the Gold

By Des Plaines Park District | Monday, August 13

Des Plaines Park District Mystic Waters Lifeguards took First Place in the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association State Lifeguard Games, August 4, at Portage Park Pool in Chicago.

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Safety is Job One for Mystic Lifeguards

By Des Plaines Park District | Monday, August 13

Mystic Waters closes for the summer season on August 26 as the specially trained lifeguard staff goes back to school.

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The Monday Parks PlayBook: Swim, Play, & Dance

By Des Plaines Park District | Monday, August 13

School starts next week, and in between shopping for notebooks and jeans, take advantage of a last swim, playtime on a new playground, and free dance classes.

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