New officers are sworn in at the Des Plaines Park District's annual reorganization meeting.
Spend some time with your pup, enjoy refreshments, and join us for a special paddle with your furry friend
It's a great way to enjoy a summer night by looking at classic cars and enjoying live music. Check this out!
Coffee Talk, “Rising Latinas in the Face of Adversity,” Thursday, June 18, from 7-8 p.m. at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood
Catholic cemeteries' Memorial Day Field Masses honor military members and those who died in service to our country.
Afternoon Adventures Wednesdays, June 17-August 12, from 1-3 p.m. at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street.
How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?
Advertisement featuring Honor Flight Chicago airs through Memorial Day Weekend
You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.
The Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR will hold its May meeting at the Park Ridge Country Club from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Mary Ann Troxell received the Des Plaines Park District's Dedicated to Excellence Award on April 21.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand will be discussed at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street, Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7.
As one of the regular supporters, the Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership has again stepped up.
MONEY SMART WEEK, APRIL 18-25
Coffee Talk, “The Germans and their Fuehrer: Insights into a Mutual Obsession,” Thursday, May 7, from 7-8 p.m. at the Frisbie Senior Center
Homeschool Adventures program, “Victory Gardens,” set for Wednesday, May 6, from 1-3 p.m. at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St.
Memorial Day weekend event for stamp, coin and postcard collectors. Kids and families welcome! Free admission.
The focus on men's fashions is a first for the Club.
An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.
Everyone is looking forward to summer! Get your pool pass now at pre-season rates.
The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.
Artwork by Joan Heath Fortner and Mary Olson will be on display at the Des Plaines Library's 3rd floor gallery during the month of April.
Congratulations to all those honored.
The Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Park Ridge Country Club.
April Coffee Talk, “The Journey to Mollie’s War: From Inspiration to Publication,” Thursday, April 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Pot Luck Luncheon and Induction of New Officers April 9, 2015
Two seniors from Des Plaines will be moving on to the regional spelling bee competition this summer.
Homeschool Adventures, “Recycling: Then & Now,” Wednesday, April 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street
Des Plaines Community Honor Roll 2015
The need for food for hungry families and individuals is year round. Thanks to Countryside and others for donating.
"Victory Gardens" presentation at the Des Plaines Library
"Unusual or Flowering Shrubs & Small Trees" Power Point Program
Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was pleased to honor students.
The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 11
A Genealogy Workshop, sponsored by the Twenty-first Star Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held on Saturday, March 21.
And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.
Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.
Maine Township's Office of Emergency Management is recognized across the country as one of the best.
Church Women United hosts World Day of Prayer 2015, an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action.
Maus by Art Spiegelman is now available at the readers services desk at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.