Des Plaines
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Community invited to honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas at special fundraising eventJul 15, 2026 6:05 pm - The community is invited to come together to honor the life and legacy of Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas during “A Night Remembering Orlando Rivas,” a special fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub, 373 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
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Rosemont’s robotic mayor delivered to village hall ahead of history museum openingJul 15, 2026 5:00 am - The Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum opens Aug. 18 in village hall, featuring a $3 million, 4,300-square-foot space with a talking animatronic robot of the town founder as its centerpiece.
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Playoff expansion creates opportunities for prep football teamsJul 14, 2026 3:21 pm - The number of IHSA playoff football teams will increase from 256 to 384 this season.
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Home & garden calendar, July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research, and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, and workshops.
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Donate blood July 22 at the Des Plaines Public LibraryJul 14, 2026 11:32 am - You can donate blood at the Des Plaines Public Library on July 22.
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Dining out: Lou Malnati’s offers a week of surprise rewards, and Everdine’s is closing in NapervilleJul 14, 2026 8:59 am - Lou Malnati’s has launched its first Lou’s Rewards Fest for loyalty club members, while Bennigan’s, which has an Elgin location, is celebrating 50 years.
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Julio Iglesias Jr. to deliver lifetimes — his and his father’s — of cool, classic tunes at the Des Plaines TheatreJul 14, 2026 8:55 am - Julio Iglesias Jr. has a self-preservation technique: “I actually ice my throat. After a show and before a show, I chew on ice,” he said, which he will do before he performs Wednesday, July 22, at the Des Plaines Theatre in a concert that will feature some of his father’s greatest hits.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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Rosemont mall keeps parking fees despite shopper declineJul 13, 2026 8:01 pm - Fashion Outlets of Chicago is keeping its controversial paid parking policy in place despite a drop in foot traffic and continued opposition from Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens.
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