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Des Plaines, Illinois is located in Cook County. Zip codes in Des Plaines, IL include 60019, 60016, and 60017. The median home price in Des Plaines is $174,900 which is roughly $148/per square foot. More Des Plaines information.

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55 min ago | Patch.com

St. Viator Graduation 2013 Photo Gallery

On May 19, Saint Viator High School held its 50 th annual graduation ceremony at the school.

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5 hrs ago | Chicago Reader

Chicago River, the symphony, and the book that inspired it

In case you missed school that day in fourth grade when the reversal of the Chicago River was explained and, like me, are a little fuzzy on the details, here's a cheat sheet, mostly gleaned from The Lost Panoramas: When Chicago Changed Its River and the Land Beyond , the big, historical photo book by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, published in ... (more)

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9 hrs ago | Patch.com

Sexual Harassment Complaint Filed by Des Plaines Community Service Officer

A female Des Plaines Community Service Officer has filed sexual harassment complaint with the department , the Journal & Topics reports.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Chicago Chronicle

Student Pulled Over And Robbed By Phony Police Officer

DES PLAINES, Ill. A 17-year-old high school student was handcuffed and had money stolen from her car by a man pretending to be a police officer Monday, Pioneer Press is reporting.

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CBS Local

Cops Crack Down On Retailers Who Sell Stolen Goods

A new law in Illinois is allowing police and retailers to work together to crack down on organized retail theft.

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Patch.com

Gov. Quinn Gives Evanston Cop Hero Award

Gov. Pat Quinn honored an Evanston police officer Wednesday for saving a 7-year-old boy from drowning in the icy Des Plaines River while off duty , Daily Northwestern reported.

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Glenview Announcements

Local Disaster Center opens for flood victims

A Disaster Recovery Center, which will allow residents to apply for federal reimbursement and financial aid for damage caused by April 18 flooding, has opened in Des Plaines.

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Patch.com

FEMA Assistance Center Opens in Des Plaines

A FEMA assistance center is now open in Des Plaines for Cook County residents, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Daily Herald

Oakton receives grant to fund nanotechnology education

Oakton Community College has received a $374,279 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate college and high school students in the emerging field of nanotechnology, officials said.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

Des Plaines Seeks New Economic Development Director

Alex Dambach resigned from the role on Tuesday, the Daily Herald reports. His last day is May 31.

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Patch.com

Coming Soon! Des Plaines Patch Gets a New Look

Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch-we're getting a whole new look! It's coming in a week and it's going to make Des Plaines Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share.

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Patch.com

Des Plaines Police Blotter: Man Loses Teeth in Dispute

Busted window Police responded to a criminal damage complaint in the 1200 block of Andrea Lane on May 17.

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Daily Herald

Des Plaines approves another water rate increase

The Des Plaines city council voted 5-4 this week to approve a 6.9 percent water and sewer rate hike for 2013, essentially passing along Chicago's 15 percent water rate increase to residents and businesses.

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Patch.com

Jekot Resigns, D63 Seeks New School Board Member

John Jekot, a 14-year member of the East Maine School District 63 board, is moving on.

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Patch.com

I-294 Crash Sends One to Hospital

A semi-trailer truck and car crashed on I-294 yesterday near Des Plaines, the Daily Herald reports.

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Patch.com

Fountain Blue Event Tent Gets Extension Despite Noise Concerns

The Des Plaines City Council granted an 18-month extension to Fountain Blue , 2300 Manheim Road, allowing it to continue operating a 6,000 square foot tent that has drawn noise complaints from surrounding residents.

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Patch.com

Study: Des Plaines Flood Claims Topped $20 Million Between 2007-2011

Des Plaines residents made more than $20 million in flood damage claims between 2007 and 2011, according to a study by the nonprofit Center for Neighborhood Technology .

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Patch.com

Des Plaines Going to Court to Prevent Fired Officer's Return

An arbitrator ruled that fired Des Plaines police officer John Bueno should return to work, but the city is going to court to challenge that decision.

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Patch.com

Police Impersonator Stopped, Searched Student Monday

A man whose car had red and blue flashing lights pulled over a student driving to Maine East High School Monday and searched her car before releasing her, police said.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Elderly Des Plaines Man Robbed, Assaulted: Report

An elderly Des Plaines man was robbed and assaulted on Thursday morning at a Blue Line CTA stop in the Loop, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Beach Hazards Statement for Cook County was issued at May 24 at 4:02PM CDT