Des Plaines
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Dining out: Oktoberfest fun, free food, a $13K martini and moreSep 17, 2024 1:11 pm - It’s mid-September, which of course means it’s Oktoberfest time. And for those of you who commute into Chicago, Grubhub is offering a free lunch on Tuesday, which will free up your budget a bit to grab a $13K martini after work at Adalina.
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Pickleball boom continues with three new Picklr openingsSep 17, 2024 11:30 am - Pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America. New franchises of The Picklr indoor clubs in Mount Prospect, Mundelein and Villa Park are aiming to help meet that surging demand.
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Harper College seeks volunteers for free ultrasoundsSep 17, 2024 9:54 am - The Harper College Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students who are getting ready to work in a hospital setting.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam in Rosemont, Long Grove Apple Fest, free Jeff Tweedy concertSep 17, 2024 8:38 am - Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Volo Museum preps for Halloween, the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts marks Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, and Jeff Tweedy performs a free concert at Navy Pier’s Chicago Live! fest.
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Dist. 214 to sell Arlington Heights Road property once envisioned as performing arts centerSep 16, 2024 7:52 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is preparing to sell the former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 headquarters property it acquired — once envisioned for a District 214 performing arts center — on the south side of Arlington Heights.
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Maine West to honor veterans at football gameSep 16, 2024 3:03 pm - Maine West will be honoring United States veterans at its home football game on Friday, Sept. 20.
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Pair charged with robbing Fox Lake couple of casino winningsSep 16, 2024 2:56 pm - Authorities have arrested one man and are searching for another in connection with the armed robbery of a Fox Lake couple who police say were followed home from a casino after winning big.
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Open house at Des Plaines fire station SaturdaySep 16, 2024 1:54 pm - The Des Plaines Fire Department will hold an open house Saturday. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station No. 63, 130 E. Thacker St. Attendees can check...
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Prospect High School Class of 1974 50th reunionSep 16, 2024 11:18 am - The Prospect High School, Class of 1974 is celebrating its 50th Reunion the weekend of Sept 20-21.
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Entertainment, activities draw families to Des Plaines Fall FestSep 16, 2024 8:53 am - Carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and local foods are among the offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest, held annually at Lake Park.