🌱 Patch AM: How a Des Plaines bowling lane became two brothers’ safe haven

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Des Plaines bowling lane became two brothers’ safe haven

Also on today's calendar: Jazz Vespers On The Lawn and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun; breezy, not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Brotherly love transcends words in Des Plaines bowling alley (wgntv.com) — A touching Monday bowling ritual at River Rand Bowl in Des Plaines highlights the deep bond between brothers Mikey and Matt, who navigate life with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their story, supported by local nonprofit Search 360, shows how advocacy, patience, and shared routines create a true home for adults with special needs.    

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📸 Around Des Plaines

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 31

• Jazz Vespers On The Lawn →
  668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines
  9:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Summer Library Adventure at Indian Trails Library →
  Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 N Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday May 31

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

Saturday June 13

• Circulation Day →
  259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines
  9:00 am

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• Midtown Gastroenterology and Liver Disease — (847) 290-3800
  Renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Faris Murad MD Joins Midtown
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Sophia G. Athanasiou (nee Papaefthimiou) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Dexter, a cat who went missing in Des Plaines, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Golf Des Plaines)
• We now have again US WOLF ROAD raceway It extends north from Central Rd to Euclid Ave Starts At 2:30 to 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday A little on Saturday Cars & motorcycles going up to 70+ MPH Be carefull driving Wolf Road now Someone is
  going to get hurt Des Plaines & Mt Prospect PD know about it and haven't done anything to fix this oproblem (Nextdoor Craig Manor)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Assistant Manager in Des Plaines. Apply here.
• Hertz posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

• Interra Realty closes sale of 71-unit rental community in Mount Prospect (rejournals.com)
• Beloved teacher reflects on 41 years of dedication to Mount Prospect students (wgntv.com)
• Map Shows Where Gas Is Most Expensive This Summer Travel Season (kentucky.com)

Park Ridge

• Man Tried To Lure Student Into Car Near Maine South: Park Ridge PD (patch.com)
• Park Ridge Teen Suffered Severe Brain Injuries While 'Roughhousing' With Friend: Police (patch.com)

Rosemont

• LOUPE Americas 2026 appoints ambassadors for key sectors (labelandnarrowweb.com)
• Diehl repeats as NationaLease Tech Challenge champion (fleetmaintenance.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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