🌱 Patch AM: Roads, Parking Lots Closing For Feast Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe: Des Plaines PD

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In today's newsletter:

• Expect road closures near Guadalupe shrine as pilgrims arrive in Des Plaines
• Who’s likely to take Marty Moylan’s seat representing Des Plaines?
• What new 172,000-square-foot logistics hub is planned in Des Plaines?

Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 1. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 8 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roads, Parking Lots Closing For Feast Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe: Des Plaines PD (patch.com) — Des Plaines residents are being warned about temporary road and parking lot closures around Central Road as thousands of pilgrims arrive for the two-day Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the local shrine. Police say access for residents and businesses will be maintained, but non-attendees are urged to avoid River Road due to heavy pilgrimage traffic. Organizers expect strong turnout despite immigration-related concerns and are sharing shuttle and parking details online.
   

• Expect To Choose New State Rep. To Replace Moylan By End Of Year (journal-topics.com) — Des Plaines residents can expect a new state representative to be appointed by local Democratic committeemen by the end of December, likely longtime resident and current chief of staff Justin Cochran. He’s poised to finish Rep. Marty Moylan’s term and then face Republican Joseph Johnson in next November’s general election, continuing Des Plaines’ strong voice in Springfield.
   

• JPMorgan Pulls New CRE Exec From Bank Of America Ranks: The Chicago Deal Sheet (bisnow.com) — A major logistics project is coming to Des Plaines, where Logistics Property Co. has bought a 10-acre site on Howard Avenue and plans a 172,000-square-foot industrial building with dozens of docks and parking spaces by late summer 2026. The broader report also highlights other Chicago-area real estate deals, but this new facility could influence local jobs, traffic, and industrial activity near Des Plaines.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
  St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
  2:00 pm
• This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)
  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
  11:00 am

Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Wrestling Match @ Holmes
  Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  4:00 pm
• CMS Band Concert
  Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, IL 60016
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Story of A Song Tour
  Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Lessons and Carols for Advent
  Trinity Lutheran Church , 675 E Algonquin Rd , Des Plaines
  10:00 am
• Des Plaines Community Concert Band
  Prairie Lakes Theater , 515 E Thacker St , Des Plaines
  3:00 pm
• Paws in the Pews
  St. Martin's Episcopal Church , 1095 E Thacker St , Des Plaines
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Caroling at Discovery Village in Des Plaines
  Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, IL 60016
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Blue Christmas
  St. Martin's Episcopal Church , 1095 E Thacker St , Des Plaines
  7:00 pm

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