Des Plaines, IL
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How investigators say a Des Plaines logistics worker pulled off a $31K theft

And on the Des Plaines Patch calendar - Jazz Vespers On The Lawn

Thursday May 28th Patch AM

Good morning to you Des Plaines! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Subscribe

In today's newsletter:

  • How investigators say a Des Plaines logistics worker pulled off a $31K theft
  • Why is the Des Plaines park chief pushing back on FOIAs?

Also on today's calendar: Jazz Vespers On The Lawn and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago man charged in $31,000 iPhone theft at Des Plaines facility: officials (meigsindypress.com) — Authorities say a temporary worker at a Des Plaines shipment logistics facility is accused of stealing about $31,000 in iPhones from a trailer he helped load. Investigators report security footage showed him leaving the trailer and placing something in his sweatshirt before heading to his car. He faces a felony theft charge and was released after a court appearance.    

• Park Director Decries ‘Wasteful' Requests From Public (journal-topics.com) — Des Plaines residents should know the park district’s executive director is asking state lawmakers to consider curbing large Freedom of Information requests after residents and Journal & Topics sought details on a dance-program controversy and a “Distinguished Agency” designation. Thousands of documents have been released, and many local parents moved children to a Park Ridge studio after the firing of a longtime cultural arts manager.    


📸 Around Des Plaines

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events

📣 Des Plaines Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 28
  • Early Dismissal
    Maine High School District 207, 1177 South Dee Road, Park Ridge
    8:00 am
  • Leslie Goddard Portrayal: Lucille Ball
    Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 Elm St, Prospect Heights
    1:00 pm
  • Holmes' Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony
    Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove
    5:00 pm
  • End of Year School Bash
    Franklin Elementary School, 2401 Manor Lane, Park Ridge
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Des Plaines PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Looking to get some concrete work done (12x12 slab for a shed). Ideally someone who can get permits and do all the legwork. (Nextdoor Craig Manor)
  • Teamwork Online posted a job opening for AUSL Pro Shop/Merchandise Associate - Seasonal Operations Staff in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • Thunderbird LLC posted a job opening for Electrician - Metals Manufacturing in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

  • Beloved teacher reflects on 41 years of dedication to Mount Prospect students (wgntv.com)
  • Mount Prospect Man Charged With DUI After Niles Crash Cuts Power (journal-topics.com)

Rosemont

  • Singer Tori Kelly's creativity flows in the wake of first-time motherhood (dailyherald.com)
  • Realty Income scoops up Chicagoland industrial center for $124 million (therealdeal.com)
  • Zac Brown and Kendra Scott Say ‘I Do' in Private Greece Wedding (countrynow.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Arlington Heights Student Earns Degree At Trine University (patch.com)
  • Vehicle Strikes Rolling Meadows Strip Mall Business: Police (patch.com)

Ok Des Plaines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

More from Des Plaines, IL
News | 1h
News | 10h
News | 1d
See more on Patch >

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Des Plaines, IL Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information