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2008 Press Release: Clinical Government Program Underway

For immediate release
June 17, 2008

The City of Des Plaines and local High School District 207 Clinical Government Program exposes Des Plaines Maine West High School students to the workings of local government through guest speakers, as well as hands on work and orientations in various City Departments, other taxing bodies and other local agencies. The program lasts three weeks and kicked off June 10, 2008.

Two girls in discussion at a table during the Clinical Government program.

Kids at a row of computers.

Students fulfill a ½ credit government course requirement by taking the course. The course concludes June 26, 2008 with a 9:00 am live press conference televised on local Cable Channel 17.

Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor speaks to Maine West Social Science Instructor Owen Doak prior to addressing the students as part of the Clinical Government Program.

Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor speaks to Maine West Social Science Instructor Owen Doak prior to addressing the students as part of the Clinical Government Program.

Mayor Tony Arredia and City Clerk Donna McAllister (above right) addressed the students on Monday, June 16, 2008, regarding agenda items that would be discussed at the City Council Meeting later that evening.

(above) Mayor Tony Arredia and City Clerk Donna McAllister (above right) addressed the students on Monday, June 16, 2008, regarding agenda items that would be discussed at the City Council Meeting later that evening.

 

 

 

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