Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
Wednesday: Cloudy and warm; p.m. rain, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City Decides To Increase Number Of Parkway Trees It Plants (journal-topics.com) — Des Plaines is changing its parkway tree program so the city can plant trees even when residents don't return the selection form, unless they explicitly opt out. With one of the region's largest tree budgets, the city aims to fill thousands of viable planting spots and keep its long-running Tree City USA status strong.
• Cook County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Drivers in Des Plaines can compare their local E15 gas prices to other Cook County communities, where the week's lowest reported price was $3.69 per gallon. The report shows how Des Plaines fits into a wider pattern of fluctuating fuel costs driven by refinery issues, global tensions, and seasonal demand across Illinois and the U.S.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Just curious: When you have conversations with friends, people, coworkers, etc. What would you say is the most frequent subject(s) talked about? (Nextdoor Des Plaines O'Hare)
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1342) in Des Plaines. Apply here.
Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Prospect
Lowest E85 gas price in Cook County hits $1.89 for week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com)
Rosemont
Tony Khan responds to report that WWE didn't expect 'AEW to sell as well as it did' (wrestleview.com)
Spoilers: WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Taping Results For 9/30/2026 (pwmania.com)
WWE Rumors: MITB Winner, Worlds Collide Update, Becky Lynch & More (heavy.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
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