5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 26

Politics: Deerfield resident Brad Schneider announced his candidacy to represent the Illinois 10th Congressional District on Wednesday. He'll be running against for the Democratic nomination. Assuming he gets it, and assuming the district doesn't drastically change after , he'll be running against  in 2012.

Schools: District 113 representatives met with of the district's for its two high schools Tuesday night. The purpose of the meeting was for supporters and opponents to present their opinions on what they'd like to see in a new renovation plan. How'd it go? Click to find out. 

Get a Manicure for Japan: Nail Bar hosts Polish with a Purpose: A Fundraiser for Japan from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, with 25 percent of all proceeds getting sent to the Mercy Corps Foundation, a global aid agency. Nail Bar will also donate any food, clothes or monetary donations received today. Manicures are $45 -- $7 off the original price.

Congratulations: seniors graduated Wednesday at . 2010 Alumni Molly Harris was the graduation speaker and Jesse Pollans and Lisa Tucker were chosen as this year's Class Marshals. Check back soon for photos from the graduation night celebration.

The Park District Board holds its first meeting tonight since . The board meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the park district's annual meeting, where officers will be elected.