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New Business, Song as a Gift, provides a Unique Way to Celebrate Special Occasions

For the last six months, Song as a Gift has been turning clients’ special moments into unforgettable songs. Life is comprised of a series of “moments,” including “I do,“ “It’s a boy!” “Never again,“ or “Let’s celebrate!”  Song as a Gift has a streamlined process to compose the perfect, custom-made …

Government

GridSmart Mobile Comes To Des Plaines

The City of Des Plaines has received notification from ComEd that the gridSmart Mobile will be parked 7:30 AM – Noon, tomorrow, Thursday, October 20, 2011, outside Des Plaines, City Hall, 1420 Miner Street.  The public is invited to stop by and tour the educational vehicle which features displays …

Social Notes

Voting is now open for the 2011 SING Final Voting Round!

WHAT:  Voting is now open for the 2011 SING! final competition at Deer Park Town Center.   Voting began on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 and goes through Monday, October 31st at 11am CST.  The Deer Park Town Center finalists are Encore from Buffalo Grove, IL and soloist, Martin Hughes.  Visit www.…

Accomplishments

National T.T.T. Society Celebrates Century of Service, Using Members' Time, Talent, Treasures to Send Nearly 22,500 Girls to Camp

The National T.T.T. Society, a nonprofit women’s organization with nine chapters in Illinois (Des Plaines, Olympia Fields, Capron, Dolton, Mt. Sterling, Roseville, Burnham, Wilmette and Peoria), is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and an impressive accomplishment: sending nearly 22,500 girls to…

Promotions

The Hope Institute for Children and Families Awards $40,000 to Three Lucky Chicago Dream House Raffle Early Bird Drawing Winners

  • By Gabi
  • Oct 19, 2011

Unique event raises critical funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities Officials at The Hope Institute for Children and Families awarded $40,000 cash to winners of the first early bird drawing of the Chicago Dream House Raffle at a live drawing at the Hope …

Government

Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: Niles Police Taking Back Unwanted Medications Oct. 29

Prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  On Saturday Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your medications for disposal to the Niles Police Department at 7000 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles.  The service, in cooperation …

Government

Wellness Center Opens In Des Plaines

It’s official- the KDA Wellness Center & Nutrition Club, Suite #1-2, 1784 E. Oakton Street, is open.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, October 13, 2011, marking the opening of a “nutrition club.” Local City and Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry Officials attended the event …

Death Notices

Richard J. Kuen, 84

Richard J. Kuen, a retired printer, died Oct. 10 at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.

Government

Trustee Morask Appears on WGN-TV to Discuss Gangs

Maine Township Trustee Laura Morask appeared Oct. 17 on WGN-TV's Morning News to discuss area gang activity and efforts by law enforcement to deal with an increasingly violent situation. Morask, who is a gang expert and Cook County Assistant State's Attorney, will be presenting a seminar starting …

Accomplishments

Electronics Recycling Day a Huge Success

Residents from all over Maine Township came with their unwanted electronics. With a pace of serving over 100 vehicles per hours, the Oct. 15 Park Ridge Electronic Recycling Day was another successful event for the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Liberty Bank, Maine Township and Maine Twp. Highway …

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