Des Plaines
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‘Culpability’ book pick sparks AI discussions at Arlington Heights libraryOct 06, 2026 4:37 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library has organized dozens of free programs throughout October and November examining artificial intelligence’s impact on society, in conjunction with this year’s One Book, One Village community-wide reading program selection.
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Girls volleyball notes: Fremd leaning on Drenth’s leadershipOct 06, 2026 3:02 pm - Leadership is so important when you are the quarterback for a high school girls volleyball team. Fremd girls coach Pete Gavin scored a touchdown when he got setter Madison Drenth in the program four years ago.
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In 5th Congressional race, Quigley and Hanson at odds over U.S. election securityOct 06, 2026 2:52 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and the Republican who’s once again challenging him for Illinois’ 5th District seat have vastly different views on the state of the American electoral system.
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‘Unfinished and unsafe’: Dilapidated house in Des Plaines to be razedOct 06, 2026 1:30 pm - A dilapidated, seemingly abandoned house in central Des Plaines soon will be razed.
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Early voting begins Wednesday in suburban CookOct 06, 2026 11:16 am - Early voting election in suburban Cook County begins Wednesday at six locations before expanding to 56 sites on Oct. 19.
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Des Plaines officials to talk 2027 budget ThursdayOct 06, 2026 11:12 am - Des Plaines City Council members and other officials will gather this month to discuss a proposed municipal budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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Automated car wash proposed near Randhurst Village in Mount ProspectOct 05, 2026 6:47 pm - Mount Prospect trustees on Tuesday are expected to vote on a proposal to build a car wash across from Randhurst Village.
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Mount Prospect couple walks the walk to support Parkinson’s FoundationOct 05, 2026 5:44 pm - At first, not wanting people to feel sorry for him, Mount Prospect resident Sam Mekky kept his diagnosis of Parkinsonism to himself.But he eventually began opening up, and Sunday he and his wife, Michelle Mekky, led a team at the Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual walk in Chicago that raised nearly $15,000.
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Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 7?Oct 05, 2026 4:48 pm - Kevin Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 7?