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Study Nursing at Oakton
Oakton Community College offers 10- and 16-week programs for basic nurse assistant training.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
- Des Plaines, IL
I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.
For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.
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Des Plaines to Explore Fee Reductions
Two Des Plaines aldermen asked city staff to look into the possibility of lowering the cost of vehicle stickers and other tax reductions, TribLocal reported.
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Leys Drops out 7th Ward Race; Seeks Re-Election to D-207
D-207 Board of Education member Eric Leys filed documents to withdraw from the race to represent Des Plaines' Seventh Ward, Leys announced Wednesday.
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Battery at Library, Stolen Car, More in Friday Blotter
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Bar Fight, $1,700 in Stolen Drugs, More in Thursday Blotter
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan Resigns
Moylan, elected to represent the 55th Illinois House District on Nov. 6, resigned as mayor of Des Plaines on Dec. 31.
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Best Pics 2012 by Des Plaines Camera Club
Each month the camera club selects a print and digital image of the month. Here’s a roundup of winners in 2012.
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Reports: Lovie Smith Fired As Chicago Bears Coach
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has been fired.
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Moylan Wins House Seat, Hurricane Sandy, More Top Stories 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
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Des Plaines Man Sentenced for Murdering Wife
Heriberto Ramirez, of unincorporated Des Plaines, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day, 2011, the Daily Herald reported.
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Hazing at Maine West, Mug’s Pizza Fire, More Top Stories 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
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Sex Offender Arrested for Trespassing in Children’s Play Area
A Des Plaines man was arrested for trespassing and failing to update his address with police after witnesses reported him staring at a child in a restaurant in Elk Grove Village, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office stated.
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Animal Cruelty, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, More Top Stories 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
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Fatal Shooting Follows Traffic Stop, Meth, Ecstasy Lab Found, More Top Stories 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
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Newt Gingrich, Fashion Outlet Mall to Open, More Top Stories 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
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Family, Faith Strengthen Cancer Survivor
Des Plaines teen keeps a positive outlook while facing difficult medical challenges.
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National Handball Tourney Opens in Des Plaines
Lattof YMCA, in cooperation with the Des Plaines Park District and the U.S. Handball Association, is hosting the 57th Annual U.S. Handball Association National Junior 4-Wall Championships from Dec. 27-30.
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Des Plaines on YouTube: Christmas Lights
K-3 Lights in Bourbonnais has plans to make 16 community-specific videos of Christmas lighting displays this year; Des Plaines was included in the annual tour.
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Handball More Than a Game for Des Plaines Man
Playing handball at Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines helped a Des Plaines teen grow into a successful adult.
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Where Are the Best Places for Soup?
We’re asking readers to suggest great, local places to get delicious, hot soup.
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