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Readers’ Choice for Best Florist is Des Plaines Classic
The family-owned business has been in operation for more than 80 years.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
- Des Plaines, IL
I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.
For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.
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This Weekend: Shred, Golf, Clothes, Doo Wop
Get out, have some fun and get some stuff accomplished this weekend!
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Photo of the Day: Garage Sale Shopping
Share your spring fever photos with the community; click the upload photos and video button.
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Get Out: 60s Doo-wop, Golfing, Writing and More
Des Plaines Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
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Maine West, Plainfield Elementary Locked Down, Police Take Suicidal Person into Custody
The situation was resolved quickly, and classes continued as usual.
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Attorney: Discrimination Complaint ‘Very Large Part’ of Cop’s Firing
John Bueno, the former Des Plaines officer terminated in March, will have an arbitration hearing.
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Des Plaines Man Charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Des Plaines Police Find Possible Meth, Ecstasy Lab
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Wednesday Blotter: Des Plaines Woman Grabs Teacher’s Shirt, Lanyard
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Friday Blotter: Elmhurst Man Charged with Trespassing and More
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Photo of the Day: Swinging at Semrow Driving Range
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Thursday Blotter: Rental Car Not Returned, Reported Stolen
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Tuesday Blotter: Battery At Rivers Casino and More
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Maine West Students Portray Holocaust Survivors in Play with Multi-Media
Drama includes video of interviews with survivors.
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District 62 in Final Stages of Technology Overhaul
Improvements include new computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, iPads, a new student information system and video distribution server.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
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Where is the Best Place to Buy Flowers?
When you want the best, where do you go?
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The Best Place to Grocery Shop in Des Plaines Offers a Wide Selection of Sausages
The family-owned business championed by readers operates five stores in the Chicago area.
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Line Up Early for Record Store Day
Competition is heated for the limited collectors’ releases for the annual industry event.
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Blog Spotlight: Computer Health Parts 1 and 2
Tips to help your machine hum along.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
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Miss Illinois to Speak at Oakton on Tuesday
Hannah Smith will discuss her experience in the pageant and her responsibilities as Miss Illinois.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
