🌱 Patch AM: Strollin' Down MLK and 11 more events

Hello Des Plaines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV
• Elementary Orchestra Concert at Gemini Middle School
• D62/MW Band Festival @ MWHS at MWHS

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 47, low: 31.
• Wednesday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 35 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 12

• Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV
  500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• Elementary Orchestra Concert
  Gemini Middle School , 8955 N Greenwood Avenue , Niles
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• D62/MW Band Festival @ MWHS
  MWHS Des Plaines, IL 60018
  7:30 am

Friday January 16

• D62/MW Pep Band Night @ MWHS
  MWHS Des Plaines, IL 60018
  6:00 pm
• Winter Dance 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  6:00 pm

Monday January 19

• Strollin' Down MLK
  1400 S Arlington Heights Rd , Elk Grove Village
  11:00 am

Wednesday January 21

• January Coffee Talk-Archaeology of Illinois: The Deep Roots of the Prairie State
  Des Plaines History Center , 781 Pearson St , Des Plaines
  1:30 pm
• Elementary Band Concert
  Gemini Middle School , 8955 N Greenwood Avenue , Niles
  6:00 pm

Friday January 30

• Big Head Todd & The Monsters (21+)
  Rivers Casino Des Plaines , 3000 S River Rd , Des Plaines
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 12

• Lunes de Mayores / Senior Mondays
  Brighton Park Branch Library , 4314 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
  10:00 am
• Toddler Time and Play Time
  Brighton Park Branch Library , 4314 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Adventure Club
  Prospect Heights Public Library District , 12 Elm St , Prospect Heights
  11:00 am
• Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Nutmeg)
  Archer Heights Branch Library , 5055 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Huntington Bank Partners with NSYMCA to Expand Access to Community Strong Financial Assistance Program —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch

• Thumbs up and kudos to Des Plaines police this evening Contacted them because fereal cats shelters were blown over in the storm with entrance/exit facing down.
  Under water in a marshy area. Worried that any might be trapped. They came right out. And officer marched right Out into the water to set the… (Nextdoor Forest / Alfini / Villas)

• Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Des Plaines. Apply here.
• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park Ridge

• Park Ridge Library's ‘Little Art Show' Seeks To Encourage Creativity During Winter (journal-topics.com)
• Park Ridge Farmers Market Looking For 2026 Vendors (journal-topics.com)

Rosemont

• Forrest Frank announces first-ever US stadium tour, get tickets today (delmarvanow.com)
• Wolves Tripped up by Stars, 3-1 (oursportscentral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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