Des Plaines Submitted Content
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2025 Holiday Happenings guideSep 25, 2025 10:25 pm - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events for free by Oct. 12 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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Falling rates and a calmer market signal buyers to take action this fallSep 22, 2025 7:19 pm - This year’s August market is far faster moving in the Chicago area than elsewhere in the country.
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Will you see yourself in one of the ‘12 Angry Jurors’ at Maine East?Sep 22, 2025 12:03 pm - Watch a murder trial unfold when Maine East High School’s Fine Arts Department presents “12 Angry Jurors” Sept. 25-27 in Park Ridge.
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Saint Viator students support Special Olympics athletes at regional tournamentSep 22, 2025 10:23 am - Saint Viator High School student volunteers gained valuable social and emotional skills while assisting at the recent Special Olympics Illinois regional volleyball tournament.
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Downers Grove couple recognized as Lutheran Social Services True FriendSep 20, 2025 1:07 am - Former BMO executive John Rudy and wife Liz will receive True Friend Award for philanthropy and service to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
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Des Plaines Theatre talent show set for Sept. 21Sep 16, 2025 3:22 pm - The lineup is set for a Community Talent Show celebrating the centennial of the Des Plaines Theater at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Des Plaines hosts kickoff for fourth round of regional EV Readiness ProgramSep 16, 2025 3:15 pm - The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the fourth round of its Electric Vehicle Readiness Program, gathering municipalities committed to enhancing EV adoption and infrastructure throughout the Chicago region.
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Local law enforcement goes gold to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness MonthSep 12, 2025 1:04 pm - The Kane and Cook County sheriff's departments are handing out gold pins for deputies to wear this month, including a SWAT team member whose daughter is a pediatric cancer survivor and was helped by Cal's Angels.
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Ride on and rock out at Des Plaines Fall FestSep 08, 2025 11:21 am - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 16th year with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities.
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Irish Classic golf tournament to benefit Mercy Circle senior living communitySep 04, 2025 2:48 pm - Two former Southsiders team up to organize an Irish Classic golf tournament benefiting Mercy Circle. The event includes a hole-in-one contest to win a golf trip to Ireland.