Des Plaines Submitted Content
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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.
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Saint Viator athletes take their game to the next levelSep 04, 2025 1:37 am - Saint Viator High School graduates who will play sports in college reflect on the ways the high school prepared them.
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From clay to canvas: Art brings Harper College students’ stories to president’s officeSep 03, 2025 12:13 pm - Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor has selected student artwork to hang on the wall outside her office. The works selected explore themes of family and community.
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Palatine American Legion Post to hold charity golf outingSep 03, 2025 11:55 am - The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a golf outing on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount Prospect, as a fundraiser for legion charities.
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Center of Concern hosts special event on housing stabilityAug 29, 2025 7:51 pm - The Center of Concern has announced a special event dedicated to addressing how housing stability impacts people across ages on Monday, Sept. 8. The evening will start with appetizers and networking at 5:30 p.m. and an expert panel discussion and awards ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Greater Family Health opens 12th health center in Des PlainesAug 21, 2025 10:34 pm - Greater Family Health, a major community health center in Illinois, opened its 12th location in Des Plaines on Aug. 18.