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In today's newsletter:
- Will Costco’s new gas station reshape traffic and air near Devon Avenue?
- How a Des Plaines student landed a coveted Gilman trip abroad
- Which Des Plaines students just earned top honors for their artwork?
Also on today's calendar: This week, food events delivered to you from George's Deep Dish, Manny's Deli, 3LP, & more! and 7 more events.
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- Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 47, low: 35.
- Saturday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Construction for new Costco gas station, store could begin by end of year in Des Plaines (abc7chicago.com) — Des Plaines officials are moving ahead with a proposed Costco Business Center and gas station at 2200–2400 E. Devon Ave., with a final council vote expected Jan. 20 and construction possibly starting late this year. Neighbors have raised health concerns about gas fumes and exhaust, while the city emphasizes the project’s business-focused inventory and notes it would be only the second such Costco center in the Chicago area. 
2. 2 Students Win Gilman Scholarships to Study in Australia (elmhurst.edu) — A Des Plaines resident, Elmhurst University student Patrycja Goloszewski, is spending three weeks studying international business in Australia and New Zealand thanks to a prestigious Gilman Scholarship. Alongside a classmate from Park Forest, she’s gaining cultural and professional experience abroad, while Elmhurst encourages more Pell Grant recipients to apply for future Gilman awards.
3. Go Bear! (journal-topics.com) — Several Des Plaines students were named “Best in Grade” in East Maine District 63’s annual winter card art contest, with their work recognized by the school board. A Morton Grove first-grader’s polar bear drawing was featured on the district’s official winter card, mailed to hundreds of community leaders and families. The contest drew more than 95 entries and marked its 10th year.
4. Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Jan. 6, $180 million jackpot (heraldtribune.com) — Des Plaines gets a brief spotlight here as the city where a ticket for a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot was purchased in 2022, one of the largest lottery prizes ever. The piece mainly tracks current Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, past billion‑dollar wins, and basic how‑to details for lottery players.
5. Village Looks To Future With Prestige In Past (journal-topics.com) — Mount Prospect has finally closed a long, costly legal fight over odor complaints from Prestige Feed Products, which ended manufacturing in December and is dismantling its plant. The village, along with Des Plaines, reached a settlement requiring Prestige to leave by the end of 2025, and officials now plan to use scientific experts to better vet future industrial tenants and protect nearby residents’ quality of life.
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3:00 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV
500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca
10:00 am
Friday January 9
Monday January 12
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Other local events
- Des Plaines Garden Club January meeting
Des Plaines Public Library , 1501 Ellinwood St , Des Plaines
9:30 am - 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 - Wrestling Match @ FJHS
Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, IL 60018
4:00 pm - Elementary Orchestra Concert
Gemini Middle School , 8955 N Greenwood Avenue , Niles
6:00 pm - Strollin' Down MLK
1400 S Arlington Heights Rd , Elk Grove Village
11:00 am - 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 - Big Head Todd & The Monsters (21+)
Rivers Casino Des Plaines , 3000 S River Rd , Des Plaines
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
Monday January 19
Wednesday January 21
Friday January 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Niles-Maine District Library , 6960 W Oakton St , Niles
11:00 am - Family Story Time
Archer Heights Branch Library , 5055 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
11:00 am - Nonprofit Affinity Group / Making the Most of your NPO's Chamber Membership
Art Studio 928 , 451 South Boulevard , Oak Park
12:30 pm - Music Appreciation: Beginner's Guide to Classical Music
Prospect Heights Public Library District , 12 Elm St , Prospect Heights
1:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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