The following items were taken from Des Plaines police records Nov. 3. Theft Four wheels and tires were removed from a car between 2:30 a.m. … Read more ›
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Tires cut on several cars
Des Plaines police are investigating a number of car tires that were damaged overnight earlier this week. In each incident, car owners said the valve … Read more ›
News
Public hearing set on tax levy
Although there’s a good chance Des Plaines residents won’t see a property tax increase next year, they’ll still have the chance to sound off on … Read more ›
Politics and government
Incumbent Roskam wins 6th Congressional District race
On the Republican side, winners included Peter Roskam, of Wheaton. Read more at Chicago Breaking News: GOP scores string of Ill. congressional wins. Read more ›
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Incumbents ready for budget battle
State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan knows the budget process can be contentious, especially when the state’s economy is so precarious, but she has ideas on how … Read more ›
Politics and government
Nekritz wins 5th term in State House’s 57th District
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Democrat from Northbrook, is preparing to tackle the state’s budget crisis as voters in the 57th House District handed her … Read more ›
Politics and government
Republicans take 2 seats
Republican David Harris said he will zero in on ethics and budget reform when he takes the 66th district seat, having apparently ousted first-term Democratic … Read more ›
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From the community
Des Plaines Honors Late Firefighter Veverka
An official flag presentation took place at the November 1, 2010 Des Plaines City Council Meeting in memory of the late Des Plaines Firefighter Tom … Read more ›
Sports
From the community
November Brings New Youth Baseball and Softball Programs to Play Ball USA
Play Ball USA is proud to announce several new programs beginning this month at Play Ball USA, a baseball and fastpitch softball training facility located … Read more ›
Politics and government
Mulligan to focus on budget
State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan knows the budget process can be contentious, especially when the state’s economy is so precarious, but she has ideas on how … Read more ›