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Coffee in hand, Des Plaines? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Healing Meditation Tues. January 6, 2026 7 pm at Unity Des Plaines, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
  • Des Plaines Garden Club January meeting at Des Plaines Public Library
  • Try Square Dancing for Free at Indian Trails Public Library District

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Find out what's happening in Des Plainesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Rather cloudy, afternoon mist, temps: high: 42, low: 33.
  • Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.

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    Monday January 5
  • Messy Monday
    Prospect Heights Public Library District , 12 Elm St , Prospect Heights
    11:00 am
  • Toddler Time and Play Time
    Brighton Park Branch Library , 4314 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
    11:00 am
  • Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Nutmeg)
    Archer Heights Branch Library , 5055 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
    12:00 pm
  • America's Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
    Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Avenue , Oak Park
    1:15 pm

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