Ride On and Rock Out at the 16th annual Fall Fest, September 12-14

Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ favorite family-friendly festival, is back for the sixteenth year!

Teatro ZinZanni Welcomes Back Fan Favorites Cassie Cutler and Christine Deaver to the Chicago Cast

Both artists will perform through Oct. 5, 2025, bringing with them bold new characters, show-stopping talent, and the signature ZinZanni mag

New Art Exhibit Opens at the Des Plaines History Center

Malcolm Mlodoch: Des Plaines Past and Present—Drawings and Paintings

Greater Family Health Expands Access to Quality Care with New Health Center in Des Plaines, IL

The new Health Center is set to open on August 18th, 2025.

Center of Concern’s Senior Companion Program Faces Funding Cuts

Threatening a Lifeline of Support to Older Adults Senior Companion Program

Comedy in Chicago: Summer Show Benefits Children and Families in Need

Kids Above All's 8th annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stage Thursday night

Over 25,000 diverse individuals attended the Skokie Cultural Festival.

Every year on the third weekend in May, the festival, which was founded in 1991, draws around 25,000 visitors. At Oakton Park

Students from NW Cook County Shine at 2025 SkillsUSA Illinois Champs

Local students showed off their skills and preparation for careers at the annual showcase in downstate Peoria.

Center of Concern Announces Two Free Events

Join Center of Concern at Two Free Engaging Events to Support Successful Aging

Healthy Babies Drive: Local Nonprofit Collecting Much-Needed Items

Kids Above All aims to keep young kids safe and healthy amid growing consumer costs

At Oakton College Starting April 3rd: `Packing for Retirement’

Dr. Jim Flanagan and Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group will help older adults gauge their retirement readiness

The first Urdu library in the United States was inaugurated in Elgin

In the City of Elgin, the Al-Khalil Library, the largest Urdu library of its kind, opened to the public

Fahad Mustafa and Hania Amir have an exclusive Meet & Greet in Chicago

Hania Aamir and Fahad Mustafa held a meet-and-greet in the Chicago suburbs at the Monty Banquet alongside fellow artist Naeema Butt

Artist's World War II experiences brought to life

Daughter chronicles father's story in History Center's January Coffee Talk

Lisa DuBrock named to the 2025 ASIS International Board of Directors

DuBrock is a Managing Partner of Radian Compliance, LLC.

Santa, friends coming to town courtesy of Rankin/Bass historian

Rick Goldschmidt offers unique spin on the holiday culture

Martin shares history by the glass at next Coffee Talk

November Coffee Talk at the Des Plaines History Center

New Executive Director Joins Center of Concern

Nicole Coomer looks forward to collaborating with the community to expand agency's reach and impact

Coming Soon to Oakton College: `Packing for Retirement’

In a free two-session curriculum, Dr. Jim Flanagan & Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group help older adults gauge retirement readiness

SYTC Launches "Supply Smiles Drive" to Support Child Care Centers

This initiative aims to provide essential supplies to child care centers.

Chicago’s manufacturing roots, legacy endure

Barbara Barrett leads Sept. 12 Coffee Talk in

The Ride for Hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness Charity Ride Raises $28,800

This year was the 9th annual event supporting local women and the Midwest Region NOCC

Say Goodbye To The Last Local Beerhead

The Schaumburg Beerhead is closing.

Culinary Cannabis Company Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The company in partnership with Trumarks™ celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony with Chamber of Commerce

Distress Bandanna Empowering 132,895 Teens Annually

Empowering 132,895 Teens Annually: Distress Bandanna Enhances Roadside Safety

45th Anniversary Memorial Gathering for AA Flight 191 on May 25

The Memorial Wall and Garden is at Lee & Touhy, in Des Plaines, IL.

Bike & Walk Des Plaines Celebrates Bicycle Repair Stand Install

Des Plaines groups provide support for spring biking and commuting

Blessing of the Blankets

Blessing given by Pastor Thurston at Trinity Lutheran, Des Plaines on Sunday, February 25th.

Offering Support and Making a Difference

a FREE charity offering support and changing lives one act of kindness at a time.

Registration Open for Ninth Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Ride for H

Registration is open for the ninth annual Ride for Hope, a 501(c)(3) ovarian cancer awareness motorcycle ride and celebration, conceived and

Des Plaines History Center Hires New Executive Director

Kurt Begalka brings his extensive background of successful nonprofit leadership to the position.

Center of Concern’s Dementia Caregivers Support Group Returns

Hosted at The Summit of Uptown, Free Support Group Meets Second Monday of Each Month at 10:00 AM

Free turkey distribution to benefit the families in Maine Township

The annual Thanksgiving turkey drive took place on Saturday morning, skillfully managed by more than fifty volunteers from nearby Maine town

Board of Review is Open for Tax Appeals for Elk Grove Township

Commissioner George Cardenas and Elk Grove Township Announce Tax Assessment Appeal Workshop on Oct 24rd in Elk Grove Village

A Passport to Japan at Anime Midwest

Explore a Variety of Engaging Japanese Cultural Events at Anime Midwest 2023

Embrace Your Inner Gaming Nerd at Anime Midwest

Explore the Exciting Gaming Scene at Anime Midwest, Where Passion and Competition Collide

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Anime Midwest

In the heart of Chicago, a dedicated team works tirelessly to bring Anime Midwest, the city's premier anime convention, to life.

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