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Crime

$10,000 in electrical wiring stolen, and more

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 ›

Other

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 ›

Other
Mulligan fixes a sign outside Maine West High School. ( TribLocal/Delgado)

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
Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, meets voters outside a Northbrook polling place Tuesday. She was seeking a third term as 57th District State Representative. (John P. Huston, Tribune reporter)

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 ›

Community service
.  (pictured above left to right)  2nd Ward Alderman John Robinson,   Firefighter Paramedic Frank Kubas, 1st Ward Alderman Patricia Haugeberg, 3rd Ward Alderman Matthew Bogusz, 4th Ward Alderman Jean Higgason, Firefighter  Paramedic Scott Korona, 5th Ward Alderman Jim Brookman, Firefighter Paramedic Eric Zack, (in front) Mrs. Mary Veverka, 6th Ward Alderman Mark Walsten, 8th Ward Alderman Rosemary Argus, Mayor Martin J. Moylan, 7th Ward Alderman Dan Wilson, Fire Chief Alan Wax,  Fire Lieutenant Dave Macri and Firefighter  Paramedic Lukasz Szerlag pose for a photograph in the City Council Chambers following the flag presentation. Veverka passed away  September 19, 2009.
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 fixes a sign outside of Maine West High School. (TribLocal/Delgado)

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 ›

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