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Coffee in hand, Des Plaines? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Des Plaines woman identified after fatal Lake Michigan incident
  • How can Des Plaines families get free monthly books for their kids?
  • Man accused of going "out of control" on Holiday Lane faces charges

Also on today's calendar: Activate Caffeinate in Mt Prospect with Indivisible Elk Grove Township and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suburban Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan Near Grant Park (patch.com) — Residents of Des Plaines are mourning after a 34-year-old woman from the city was pulled from Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor and later died at a hospital. Chicago police and the Marine Unit responded Friday night, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Martina Ronak Christian as the investigation continues.
   

• Local 'Little Explorers' Continuing Despite Dolly Parton's Passing (journal-topics.com) — A new nonprofit, Little Explorers of the Plaines, is continuing to provide free monthly books to young children in Des Plaines and nearby towns despite Dolly Parton's recent passing. Co-founded by Des Plaines City Clerk Dominik Bronakowski, the program partners with the Des Plaines Library and is seeking support from local businesses and community leaders.
   

• 'Out Of Control' Man Facing Battery Charges (journal-topics.com) — Des Plaines police responded to a disturbance on Holiday Lane where a Mount Prospect man allegedly threatened people, struck a volunteer, and then pushed and spat at officers. He was subdued, checked by Des Plaines Fire Department personnel, and later arrested on three misdemeanor battery counts after police discovered an existing Cook County warrant.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wheeling Township Nonprofit Grant Applications Now Open —St. Steven PR Read on Patch
  • Our cat Kylee is missing as of last night in the area of Kylemore Greens.
    Please let us know if you see her. 312-532-1628 (Nextdoor Kylemore Greens)
  • Our orange cat got out last nite.
    She is chipped. If you see her, please call 312-532-1628. She's long and thin. Her name is Kylee. We live on Kylemore Ct. (Nextdoor Kylemore Greens)
  • Addison Group posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • CJ Logistics USA Corporation posted a job opening for Planning Analyst in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

  • Michael E. Zielinski Selected as a Distinguished Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication (amnews.com)
  • Power List agency Talma is rapidly rising through the ranks (travelweekly.com)

Park Ridge

  • 463 Summit Avenue #D, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
  • Watch: IU football 2027 QB commit Jameson Purcell on program's evolution (thedailyhoosier.com)

Rosemont

  • Sun Chemical & Cyngient Unveil Narrow Web Partnership at LOUPE Americas 2026 (inkworldmagazine.com)
  • Application Consultant - Microsoft Technologies - Mitchell Martin, Inc. - Rosemont, IL, US (dice.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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