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🌱 Patch AM: How a Des Plaines woman was killed in a Schaumburg parking lot
And on the Des Plaines Patch calendar - FREE WEBINAR | "A Renaissance Christmas - Remix"
Hello Des Plaines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Des Plaines woman was killed in a Schaumburg parking lot
- Remember when a $1.3B Mega Millions ticket came from Des Plaines?
Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | “A Renaissance Christmas - Remix” and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Des Plainesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Des Plainesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, with a high of 42 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 33, low: 22.
- Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Fatally Stabbed Former Girlfriend In Shopping Center Parking Lot: Schaumburg PD (patch.com) — A Des Plaines woman was fatally stabbed during an early-morning domestic incident in a Schaumburg shopping center parking lot, and a Niles man has been charged with first-degree murder. Schaumburg police say the suspect was found at the scene, a knife was recovered, and investigators believe the two had recently ended a dating relationship. 
• Mega Millions jackpot $90 million while Powerball surpasses $1 billion (heraldtribune.com) — Des Plaines gets a notable shoutout here as the city where a ticket bought in 2022 won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot, one of the largest in U.S. history. The story updates you on today’s $90 million Mega Millions prize, the current $1 billion-plus Powerball frenzy, and key odds, rules, and past record jackpots for anyone still dreaming of a big win.
📸 Around Des Plaines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines
★ Featured events ★
- FREE WEBINAR | “A Renaissance Christmas - Remix”
Online,
11:30 am - Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Blue Christmas
St. Martin's Episcopal Church , 1095 E Thacker St , Des Plaines
7:00 pm - A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS featuring SALUTES TO MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS, STEVIE WONDER, & MORE!
Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
7:00 pm - The Spinners
Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
3:00 pm - A Christmas Carol
Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
📣 Des Plaines Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Competitive Cheer: JV
Rolling Meadows High School
8:00 am - Competitive Cheer: V
Rolling Meadows High School
8:00 am - Wrestling: B/V
Oak Forest High School
8:30 am - Open Art Studio with Ericka Soto
McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
9:30 am - Puzzlemania for Adults
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
9:30 am - Grab and Go Kits: Christmas Tree Craft
Canaryville Branch Library , 642 West 43rd Street , Chicago
10:00 am - EXP ROSEMONT
EXP , 9900 Berwyn Ave , Rosemont
10:00 am - Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays
Bunker Hill , W Harts Rd , Niles
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Des Plaines. Apply here.
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions posted a job opening for Child Care Teacher - Rosemont in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Prospect
- Mount Prospect Lions Roar To TCYFL Super Bowl Title (journal-topics.com)
- Developer Tacks 32,000 Sq. Ft. Onto Plan For Warehouse At Former UOP Site (journal-topics.com)
Park Ridge
- Despite the bitter cold temps, the ‘Christmas Stroll' in Park Ridge brought the community out and raised money for area orgs (chicagotribune.com)
- Chad Hillebrand Signed to PTO by Griffins (oursportscentral.com)
Rosemont
Ok Des Plaines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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