🌱 Patch AM: What lawsuits reveal about the Harding Avenue condo explosion investigation

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In today's newsletter:

• What lawsuits reveal about the Harding Avenue condo explosion investigation
• How a late-night Rivers Casino ejection turned into an arrest

Also on today's calendar: The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Nicor Disputes Gas As Cause Of Des Plaines Harding Explosion, Fire After Lawsuits Filed (journal-topics.com) — Residents should know that lawsuits have been filed over the recent Harding Avenue condo explosion and fire in Des Plaines, while officials still have not determined an official cause. Several people were hospitalized, many were displaced, and local agencies and charities stepped in to assist victims. Investigations by Des Plaines police, fire, state, and federal authorities remain active.    

• Casino Chaos In Des Plaines: Woman Arrested After Late-night Altercation With Security (1440wrok.com) — A late-night disturbance at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines ended with a heavily intoxicated Chicago woman allegedly striking security staff and then resisting arrest by responding officers. The incident, reported by Des Plaines Patch, unfolded after 3 a.m. when casino security asked the couple to leave, highlighting ongoing safety and policing concerns around the busy local gaming venue.    

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📸 Around Des Plaines

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters →
  1000 Elm St, Glenview
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• NIASHF - A Night at the Fights →
  Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Charity Basketball Game
  Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles
  5:15 pm
• Senior Prom
  Chateau Ritz, 9100 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles
  6:00 pm
• Spring Orchestra Concert
  Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, IL 60016
  6:30 pm

Sunday May 17

• The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters →
  1000 Elm St, Glenview
  2:30 pm
• CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM & SAMANTHA FISH →
  Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines
  5:00 pm
• Class of 2026 Graduation
  Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont
  6:30 pm

Monday May 18

• Band and Orchestra Awards Ceremony in the Gym
  Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Culver's PTO Dining Out Fundraiser
  East Maine School District 63, 7310 W Dempster St., Morton Grove
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Claude Monet's Gardens in Giverny France →
  Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines
  11:00 am

Sunday May 31

• 100th Anniversary Celebration →
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Des Plaines Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series —Des Plaines Park District Read on Patch

• US Foods Holding Corp. posted a job opening for Manager, Digital and eCommerce - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote) in Des Plaines. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

• New Coffee Shop Will Soon Brew Following Approval (journal-topics.com)
• Village Rallies To Save Monarch Saturday (journal-topics.com)
• Prestige Feed $900,000 Noxious Odors Class Action Settlement (claimdepot.com)

Park Ridge

• Community news: Maine Township Food Pantry director recognized, former Park Ridge resident CPS General Counsel (chicagotribune.com)

Glenview

• Glenview Woman Accused Of Stealing $44K From IL Disability Program (patch.com)
• Glenview Corner Bakery Cafe Gets New Owners As Brand Expands In Chicago Market (patch.com)
• Man On Electric Bike Eludes Cop: Glenview Police Blotter (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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