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Co-ed High School Softball League

Registration is open through May 27 for high school students to join a Saturday evening summer league. The enrollment fee is $300 and the first game is June 11. For more information call Joshua Cantres at 847-391-5711.

Government

T-Bob's Bar B Q Opens In Des Plaines

It’s official! T-Bob’s Smoked Bar-B-Q, 1165 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines (formerly the location of the Dairy Queen), is open for business.  Officials from the City and the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry gathered for a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, for the special event and …

Accomplishments

Hundreds Show Up for Medication Take Back Day

More than three hundred residents from Des Plaines, Niles and Park Ridge dropped off an estimated 700 pounds of expired, unwanted or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications during Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30th.  Removing medications from the home helps eliminate …

Government

Groundbreaking for new exit ramp at Tri-State and Balmoral Ave

Village puts up $14.2 million for I-294 Balmoral off-ramp WHAT:        Groundbreaking for unprecedented off-ramp on the northbound Tri-State (I-294) at Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont, IL. WHY:             In March 2011, the Illinois Tollway Authority and the Village of Rosemont entered into a unique …

Government

Des Plaines Thanks Jean Higgason and Rosemary S. Argus

The City of Des Plaines thanked Jean Higgason, who served as 4th Ward Alderman from May 21, 2007 – May 2, 2011, and Rosemary S. Argus, who served as 8th Ward Alderman from April 16, 2001 to May 2, 2011, at the City Council Meeting,Monday, May 2, 2011, at Des Plaines City Hall.  Both outgoing …

Government

New Des Plaines Aldermen Sworn In

Judge Bruce W. Lester issued the oath of “Alderman of the City of Des Plaines” to John “Jack” Robinson, 2nd Ward, Dick Sayad, 4th Ward, Mark Walsten, 6th Ward, and Mike Charewicz, 8th Ward, on Monday, May 2, 2011, at the City Council Meeting at Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street.  A coffee …

Government

Des Plaines Acknowledges Public Service Recognition, Public Works and Municipal Clerks Week

The City of Des Plaines acknowledged three proclamations at the May 2, 2011 City Council Meeting including Public Service Recognition Week, May 1- 7, 2011, National Public Works Week, May 15-21, 2011, and Municipal Clerks Week, May 1-7, 2011.  Mayor Martin J. Moylan and members of the City Council …

Government

Des Plaines Celebrates Arbor Day

Friday, April 29, 2011, was acknowledged as “Arbor Day” in the City of Des Plaines by the issuance of an official proclamation signed by Mayor Martin J. Moylan.  Mayor Moylan, Elementary School District 62 Officials, Des Plaines Public Works and Engineering Department personnel and the students of …

School Awards

"207's Best" for May excel in extracurricular achievement

Two  seniors selected by Maine Township High School District 207 as "207's Best” for May were recognized during a Board of Education meeting Monday.  Stella Abbinante, of Maine West, and Nina M. Zakharia, of Maine East, were recognized for Extra-Curricular achievement.  Maine South’s honoree was …

Promotions

Arlington Park opens on Friday with FREE Open House

Arlington Park opens on Friday, May 6 with an "Open House." The track will offer free general admission to all customers to kickoff its three-day Opening Weekend Celebration. In addition, the first 5,000 people to arrive will get a coupon for a hot dog and a draft beer, or a hot dog and a soft …

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