🌱 Patch AM: Who will lead Maine West after Principal McMahon’s big promotion?

Good day Des Plaines! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Who will lead Maine West after Principal McMahon’s big promotion?
• Remember when a $1.3B Mega Millions ticket came from Des Plaines?

Also on today's calendar: Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 38 and low of 22 degrees.
• Sunday: Morning snow showers; breezy, temps: high: 34, low: 26.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maine West Principal Named To New Role With District (journal-topics.com) — Maine West High School in Des Plaines will soon see a leadership change as longtime principal Eileen McMahon moves into a new districtwide role overseeing educator performance and development. She’ll remain principal through June 30 while District 207 conducts a national search, with community input, aiming to name her successor at the Feb. 2 board meeting.
   

• Mega Millions lottery jackpot $199 million for Friday, Jan. 9 drawing (heraldtribune.com) — Des Plaines gets a notable shoutout as the city where a ticket for a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot was purchased in 2022, one of the largest prizes ever. As another Mega Millions drawing hits $199 million, the article recaps recent massive jackpots and explains odds, drawing schedules, and how lottery winners are handled in different states.
   

📸 Around Des Plaines

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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

Sunday January 11

• Try Square Dancing for Free
  Indian Trails Public Library District , 355 Schoenbeck Rd , Wheeling
  2:00 pm
• MOTOR CITY: THE MOTOWN REVUE
  Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
  3:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Wrestling Match @ FJHS
  Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  4:00 pm

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

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

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  Is anyone missing this cutie? Rosemont police found him and brought him to Northwest Animal Hospital in Des Plaines. The dog didn't have any tags so… (Nextdoor Cumberland Terrace)
• Looking for recommendations for a caregiver for my Aunt who needs help with daily living.
  The position is for 20 hours per week at $20.00 per hour. Flexible hours. English-speaking is a must, having a car to run errands would be a bonus… (Nextdoor Maine West)

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Church Subdivision, Development Approved; Architecture Diversity To Be Explored (journal-topics.com)

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• ‘They're killing Americans.' N.J. lawmakers fight to pass plan to limit cooperation with ICE. (nj.com)
• Bruce Goff's creative architecture is hidden in plain sight around Chicago. Here's where to see it (suntimes.com)

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