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News in Des Plaines

Des Plaines news

Nothing new from Des Plaines in the news feeds lately, so here’s what’s happening next door.

Straight from the source

From Town Hall, the schools and the library

19 notices in the past month, read every morning from Des Plaines’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.

Town Hall page →
SchoolsMaine Township High School District 207
maine207.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. District 207 Student Musicians Earn Spots in 2026 ILMEA District 7 Honors Ensembles5 days ago
  2. NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR MAINE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2075 days ago
  3. Maine East High School Presents V-Show, World Tour!5 days ago
5 more from maine207.org
  1. National Principals Month6 days ago
  2. Beyond the Classroom: An Immersive Fashion Experience in NYCOct 22
  3. Board of Education Meeting Nov 2 | 6:00 - 9:00 pmOct 22
  4. Upcoming EventsOct 22
  5. Several District 207 Students Earn Semifinalist and Commended Status in National Merit Scholarship ProgramOct 19
Read every morning from maine207.org’s news.
SchoolsDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62
d62.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. Paws, Pelts and Pages: Outdoor Explorers Get Hands-On with Local Wildlife

    Third through fifth-grade students examined various animal pelts and related books in the Outdoor Explorers Club last week.

    3 days ago
  2. A Recipe for Teamwork: AMS Cooks UP Pizza Bagels and Brownies

    Algonquin Middle School's Cooking Club is at it again this school year, whipping up delicious sweet and savory foods after school each week!

    3 days ago
  3. A Creative Halloween Visit to the LMC

    Fourth and fifth-grade students in Ms. O'Donnell's class had fun visiting the LMC, where they participated in multiple activities, including a Halloween-themed one.

    3 days ago
5 more from d62.org
  1. Fast Hands, Sharp Minds: Minds in Motion Wraps Up with Card-Game Fun3 days ago
  2. The Community Picks District 62's Next Holiday Card!3 days ago
  3. Tumbling into Math: Hands-On Fact Fluency with DominoesOct 23
  4. Teaming Up for Fire SafetyOct 23
  5. Treasure, Tags, and TeamworkOct 23
Read every morning from d62.org’s news.
SchoolsTownship High School District 214
d214.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. Two 214 students in select company at FBI Teen Academy

    Image courtesy of FBI Chicago The FBI Chicago Teen Academy is not for everyone. In fact, the selection process is so rigorous that only 20 students are chosen from the entire C...

    5 days ago
  2. District 214 receives $381,851 grant to support youth apprenticeships

    For District 214 students, a youth apprenticeship offers a chance to earn a paycheck, learn alongside professionals and explore a career before finishing high school. A newly awar...

    Oct 21
  3. District 214 Board of Education Earns Statewide Governance Recognition

    The High School District 214 Board of Education is being recognized at the state level for its ongoing commitment to strong leadership and serving students, staff and the communit...

    Oct 12
5 more from d214.org
  1. John Hersey High School named a RULER Spotlight School by Yale Center for Emotional IntelligenceSep 25
  2. Behind the walls: District 214 invites residents to tour aging schoolsSep 3
  3. District 214 Reviews Year-One Progress on Future 214 Strategic PlanSep 2
  4. All Six District 214 High Schools Rank Among Top 15% NationwideAug 21
  5. Tee Up for 214 Returns to Topgolf Schaumburg Sept. 3Aug 14
Read every morning from d214.org’s news.
LibraryDes Plaines Public Library
dppl.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. Wicked Good Writing Contest

    Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Do you like to write? Then creep your way into our Wicked Good Writing Contest! The Youth Services Department challenges all warlocks, vampires, ghosts, and children to write a two-sentence, scary (or not so scary) story. Entries in the 2025 Wicked Good Writing Contes…

    Sep 30
  2. DIY With DPPL: Origami Bookmark Monsters

    Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL! This month, make your own origami bookmark monsters! Starting on Saturday, September 26th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we…

    Sep 26
  3. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Poetry

    La traducción al Español se encuentra más abajo! We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage month at DPPL and are excited to introduce a local Hispanic author and her new poetry book: El Camino Amarillo by Emi Muñoz Bonilla. This book was also chosen for our Spanish book club this September. About the au…

    Sep 15
2 more from dppl.org
  1. Show Your Library CardAug 26
  2. Celebrating Disability Pride MonthJul 6
Read every morning from dppl.org’s news.
Game day

Des Plaines sports

High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.

From the sports pages
On the market

Homes listed in Des Plaines

Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.

Housing market →
1693 Linden StRedfin · 5 days ago ↗900 S River Rd Unit 4BRedfin · Oct 26 ↗1330 Webford AveRedfin · Oct 26 ↗834 S Wolf RdZillow · Oct 25 ↗2073 Westview DrRealtor.com · Oct 24 ↗1095 Webster LnRedfin · Oct 24 ↗539 Sandy LnZillow · Oct 22 ↗980 W Grant DrRedfin · Oct 22 ↗2037 E Touhy AveRedfin · Oct 21 ↗
In memoriam

Remembering neighbors

Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.

Carolyn Elaine Beil Obituary (2026) - Des Plaines, IL - N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral HomeLegacy | Obituary · 2 days agoCharles Napravnik Obituary, Age 91 - October 25, 2026 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · 2 days agoCharles F. "Chuck" Napravnik Jr. Obituary (2026) - Des Plaines, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesLegacy | Obituary · 3 days agoMartha Melchor Obituary, Age 60 - October 14, 2024 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · 3 days agoJoan Wilson Obituary, Age 90 - December 19, 2014 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · 4 days agoSaba Khozoui Obituary, Age 59 - November 18, 2025 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 26Ramiro Villa Obituary, Age 68 - October 22, 2026 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 26Patricia Maher Obituary, Age 91 - August 24, 2023 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 26Andrew Jameson Obituary - Des Plaines, ILDignity Memorial · Oct 26Kathleen Chrobak Obituary, Age 81 - May 6, 2026 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 26Arlene Forman Obituary, Age 86 - November 2, 2017 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 25Dolores Chrzan Obituary, Age 94 - March 21, 2023 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 25Elisabet Tovar Obituary, Age 49 - October 5, 2021 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 24EDWARD SULLIVAN Obituary, Age 93 - April 8, 2024 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 22Barry Meinke Obituary, Age 72 - October 9, 2026 - Des Plaines, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 22
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