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Top Stories of 2011: What's Everyone Saying about Rivers Casino Opening?
No. 6 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.

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.
No. 6 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
No. 9 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.
No. 8 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.
No. 10 in our weekly countdown of the most popular stories published on Des Plaines Patch in 2011.
Roundup of holiday hours at Des Plaines markets.
Local options for blockbusters.
Photos and video from all over the Des Plaines community to be shared.
Hundreds gather at local shrine to celebrate the patron saint of the Americas.
It's easy to upload a picture of your holiday decor.
Unique style of contemporary Indian dance performance at the library.
Hundreds turn out for Des Plaines’ annual winter season celebration.
Two men found dead with gunshot wounds.
We ask you to rate local businesses for the benefit of the community.
Roundup of holiday hours at Des Plaines markets.
Short reviews of fantasy series at the Des Plaines Public Library.