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Hi Des Plaines! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 12 Des Plaines restaurants are quietly serving unforgettable meals?
  • What unanswered questions remain in PAC's death near O'Hare?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 Incredible Restaurants In Des Plaines, Illinois That Deserve Way More Attention (newsbreak.com) — Des Plaines diners get a detailed tour of 12 standout local restaurants, from Bulgarian and Korean barbecue spots to classic Italian, seafood, burgers, and tacos, all just minutes from O'Hare. Whether you want family-friendly brunch, halal peri-peri chicken, or a lakeside date-night destination, this guide highlights where to eat around town and what signature dishes to try first.
   

• Latest Update On The Investigation Into PAC's Passing (rajah.com) — Residents may notice renewed attention on Des Plaines as investigators await toxicology results in the death of professional wrestler PAC, who was found in a vehicle near a local restaurant by O'Hare. Authorities report no signs of foul play so far, but additional testing and the high-profile nature of the case mean the official cause of death may not be known for several weeks.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Recommendations on washing machines.
    Satisfied on cleaning clothes and long term capability (Nextdoor High Ridge Knolls)
  • We live in Des Plaines and want to have our sewer line to the street rodded.
    No problem, wanting to be preventative. Suggestions from satisfied customers? (Nextdoor High Ridge Knolls)
  • Discovery Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Swim and Dive: NU swept by top 5-ranked Indiana, Texas in Bloomington tri-meet (insidenu.com)
  • Menudo, the Boy Band That Launched Ricky Martin, Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary Tour This Weekend, and One Member Lost 47 Pounds to Get Back Onstage (parade.com)
  • Super Bright Antibody Conjugates Market To 2035: High-Parameter Flow Cytometry Fuels Expansion (indexbox.io)

Arlington Heights

  • Man Repeatedly Stabbed Acquaintance, Tried To Hit Victim With Car: Arlington Heights Police (patch.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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