Des Plaines
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Sweet! National Donut Day deals on FridayJun 04, 2026 9:28 am - Friday is National Donut Day and there plenty of deals and freebies at shops across the suburbs. Plus. you could win doughnuts for a year, and maybe even for life, at Stan’s Donuts.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Berwyn man charged with aggravated DUI in fatal Tri-State crashJun 03, 2026 7:57 pm - A Berwyn man was charged Tuesday after officials say he crashed into three workers on the Tri-State Tollway over the weekend, killing one of them.
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Boys lacrosse: St. Viator wins thriller to advance to state tourneyJun 02, 2026 9:50 pm - After defeating Lake Forest 7-6 in early May, the St. Viator boys lacrosse team had high hopes when they faced the host Scouts Tuesday night for the IHSA supersectional c...
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Des Plaines city manager awarded 5% pay raiseJun 02, 2026 3:37 pm - Des Plaines City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski is getting a 5% pay bump.
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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‘A key parcel’: Des Plaines buying building next to city hall for possible redevelopmentJun 02, 2026 1:42 pm - Redevelopment-minded Des Plaines officials are set to purchase the two-story building next to city hall.