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Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe plans pilgrimages

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Archdiocese of Chicago will kick off celebrations in honor of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with two pilgrimages. The Des Plaines shrine will have two celebrations to bless truckers and their vehicle as part of festivities in honor of the upcoming feast

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Why You Should Be Grateful For Scientists This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving approaches. There is finally a chill in the air and snow flying around in some places. Debates rage on at this time of year. What teams should be in the college football playoffs? Which is better pumpkin or sweet potato pie?

Residents Call For Green Space, Public Art To Be Part Of Downtown Des Plaines Revitalization

Des Plainesites said they were pleased with what they saw in a new downtown development plan, though many urged the planners to put in a park, or some other kind of public space. What the consultant team presented during last Wednesday’s (Nov.

Candidates Line Up For Des Plaines School District 62, Park District

Four individuals are running for four available spots on the Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 board of Education in the April 1, 2025 election. Terms are for four years. The list of candidates includes newcomer Katherine Delgado.

Joliet closing Des Plaines Street downtown for 2 weeks

North Des Plaines Street in Joliet, between West Jefferson and West Washington streets, will be closed for two weeks starting on Friday.

Des Plaines’ purchase of historic bank building could be catalyst for downtown revitalization

History as an economic catalyst? Bank on it. It takes moxie to step outside of one’s comfort zone and reimagine yourself. But that is exactly what the Des Plaines City Council is doing. Its

Revitalization of the Des Plaines Park District Administrative and Leisure Center Outdoor Play Space completed

The Des Plaines Park District has announced the successful completion of the revitalization of the Administrative and Leisure Center playground, made possible by a $400,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Lands ...

Cranial Device Shows Promise for Stroke Detection

A new study exploring the use of cranial accelerometry (CA) headsets for the prehospital detection of large-vessel occlusion (LVO

Low-Dose Ketamine Promising for ER Pain Relief

Des Plaines, IL - A new study that investigates low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine for treating acute pain has been published in the

Ace Pickleball Club set to open in Des Plaines Nov. 25

Ace Pickleball Club, a national pickleball franchise, will open its first Illinois location in Des Plaines next week, company officials announced. Located in the former Walmart Neighborhood Market

South suburban casino opens to huge crowds, patrons ‘blown away’ by first look

Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino opened its doors on Veterans Day, with huge crowds in East Hazel Crest/Homewood.

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

eight year old boy was shot and paralyzed. His twin brother suffered shrapnel wounds and his mother suffered *** severe gunshot wound, the estate of Nicholas Toledo, who was in town for Mexico with his wife, visiting their grandchildren and he died at the ...

Chicago election night watch parties: 30 places to watch the numbers roll in

7 p.m. at Beacon Tap, 1374 Lee St, Des Plaines. This event, where food and drinks will be served, is free with the option to donate to hosts Maine Township Dems. 8 p.m. at Russ Tutterow Theatre, 798 N. Aberdeen St. This free event, held by Chicago ...