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Good morning Des Plaines! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Des Plaines police reported in the latest crime blotter.
  • How Maine West nearly turned a 32-0 hole into a miracle win
  • When Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin tribute hits Des Plaines Theater

Also on today's calendar: Be The One Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cocaine Possession, Officer Assault Charges: Des Plaines Police Blotter (patch.com) — Des Plaines residents can see how local police recently handled several incidents, from overnight damage to parked cars and a theft of aluminum panels to a cocaine possession arrest near Rivers Casino. Officers also reported two separate cases where men allegedly resisted and threatened police while being removed from local properties.
   

2. Maine West Scored 26 Unanswered Points In Comeback Attempt, But Falls 38-26 (journal-topics.com) — Football fans in Des Plaines saw Maine West nearly erase a 32-0 deficit at home against Deerfield before falling 38-26 to drop to 0-4. Despite missing key offensive players, the Warriors' defense forced turnovers and Davion Tate sparked a late surge with long touchdown plays that coaches hope will fuel momentum for the season's second half.
   

3. Jason Bonham Extends Led Zeppelin Evening Tour (kingfm.com) — Jason Bonham is bringing his Led Zeppelin Evening tour to the Des Plaines Theater on November 12, giving local fans a chance to hear classic hits and deep cuts live. Tickets for the fall dates, including the Des Plaines show, go on sale September 16 at 10 a.m. local time.
   

4. 4 Des Plaines Cops Placed On Paid Leave As Probe Into Youth's Death Continues (journal-topics.com) — Des Plaines residents are watching closely as four police officers, including the one who fatally shot 21-year-old Ayham Babidi during a reported domestic disturbance, have been placed on paid leave while an outside task force investigates. Questions about body-camera use, mental health crisis response, and use of force have drawn scrutiny from CAIR-Chicago and neighbors, with state's attorney review and further details still pending.
   

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  • 🐱 Is anyone missing this friendly kitty?
    Found in the neighborhood without a collar. White cat with black markings. Please share to help reunite them with their family. (Nextdoor Ballard Road)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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