Film crew to cast spotlight on Des Plaines this spring
City officials are excited about the prospect of a film crew coming to Des Plaines this spring.
It's not like Johnny Depp will be here to eat at the Choo Choo Restaurant or anything.
Rather, the star of the short films will be Des Plaines.
The filming of scenes around town will help promote the city to potential developers and residents.
And here's the kicker: It comes at no cost to the city, 3rd Ward Alderman Laura Murphy said.
CGI Communications Inc. of Rochester, N.Y., which has done similar promotional videos for Prospect Heights, will do a dozen one-minute videos.
They will be posted on CGI's Web site (www.elocallink.tv).
"We're very excited about how we're going to market Des Plaines on this Web site," Murphy said.
Trivia time: It's time to test your trivia knowledge.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Elk Grove Lions Trivia Night on April 12 at Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church, 750 Elk Grove Blvd.
The contest is open to everyone, but advanced registration is required.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. contest.
The fee is $15 per person, $25 per couple or $100 for a table of eight.
Get an applications from LionsTriviaNight@comcast.net.
Winning the Braille Challenge: Two Elk Grove Township District 59 students were among the finalists in the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind's Braille Challenge.
Jack Falejczyk of Salt Creek School in Elk Grove Village won first place in the apprentice division.
Preston Radtke, a Holmes Junior High School student, won second place in the junior varsity division.
Challenge winners received prize money ranging from $50 to $500.
History coffee talk: On Thursday, the Des Plaines History Center will present its monthly Coffee Talk.
The presentation on historic firearms will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the visitor center, 781 Pearson St. Admission is free and no reservations are required.
Alan Potyen will explore the history of firearms from the 14th century to the present day. He has worked with the Field Museum in Chicago and the Cantigny First Division Museum in Wheaton in weapons conservation.