Des Plaines
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Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove set restrictions for e-bikes and e-scootersDec 03, 2025 9:31 am - Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove officials have finalized rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Dining out: New spicy sub at Jersey Mike’s, themed dinners, shiitake mushroom tacos and moreDec 03, 2025 6:34 am - Jersey Mike’s Subs has deemed Chicago as a test market for the new “Mike’s Hot Italian.” Plus, there’s a wine dinner at Mockingbird in East Dundee, a 1960s-dinner-party-themed gathering at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights and more.
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Man charged in connection with theft of bronze vases from cemetery near Arlington HeightsDec 02, 2025 3:24 pm - Cook County authorities have charged a 62-year-old man with felony theft after eight bronze vases were removed from a Jewish cemetery near Arlington Heights last month.
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Handbell concert Dec. 12 at Des Plaines libraryDec 02, 2025 2:37 pm - A group called the Random Ringers will perform a holiday concert with handbells Dec. 12 at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Fire in mobile home park near Mount Prospect appears accidental, officials sayDec 02, 2025 1:12 pm - A weekend fire at a mobile home park near Mount Prospect remains under investigation but appears to be accidental, officials said.
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Learn about Des Plaines’ new annual budgetDec 02, 2025 8:14 am - Des Plaines Alderman Mike Charewicz will host an open meeting for 8th Ward residents Tuesday night.
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Mount Prospect looking at ways to slow traffic through Hatlen Heights neighborhoodDec 01, 2025 6:12 pm - Mount Prospect trustees on Tuesday will consider recommendations to reduce speeding and cut-through traffic in the Hatlen Heights subdivision.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 30-Dec. 6Nov 28, 2025 3:00 am - Upcoming events including plant sales, garden club meetings, classes, workshops and shows.
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Chicago region ranks worst in nation for porch piracy; Here’s how to avoid being plunderedNov 27, 2025 12:35 pm - Here’s one list we in the Chicago area aren’t happy to sit atop as the holiday shopping officially begins today: Favorite city for porch pirates. We asked some local experts for some tips on how to avoid being plundered.
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Schaumburg considering second tax incentive for industrial project replacing neighborhoodNov 26, 2025 1:33 pm - Schaumburg trustees next month will consider not just one but two tax incentives for a project proposed to replace 19 unincorporated homes near the village’s southwest corner with a pair of spec industrial buildings.