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‘What’s my name?’ For Des Plaines’ newest snowplow, it’s Scoop DoggJan 09, 2026 7:15 pm - The name of the newest snowplow in Des Plaines’ fleet pays homage to award-winning rapper and actor Snoop Dogg.
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New art exhibit at Des Plaines Public LibraryJan 07, 2026 3:55 pm - The Des Plaines Art Guild’s latest exhibition at the Des Plaines Public Library features the work of eight members instead of just one as usual.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Arlington Heights seeking Disability Inclusion Award nomineesJan 05, 2026 2:16 pm - The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities is seeking nominations for its Disability Inclusion Award. The award recognizes those in Arlington Heights...
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Learn about fitness apps at Des Plaines Public LibraryJan 02, 2026 2:26 pm - Learn about health and fitness apps in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025Dec 30, 2025 11:05 pm - The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.
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Let’s play Family Feud in MundeleinDec 29, 2025 2:28 pm - Move over, Steve Harvey -- Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library will host a version of the classic TV game show “Family Feud” on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Get some job-hunting help at the Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 29, 2025 2:28 pm - Get some help with your job search at the Des Plaines Public Library on Jan. 12.
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Kids to compete at Indian Trails Public LibraryDec 29, 2025 2:27 pm - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library will pit local middle schoolers against each other Jan. 6 in a version of the TV show “The Amazing Race.”
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New businesses, fond farewells and historic preservation: A look back at the top stories of 2025 in Talk of the TownDec 29, 2025 9:57 am - New businesses and developments, historic preservation, museums and a fairy garden were among the top stories in Dave Heun’s Talk of the Town column in 2025.