Des Plaines NewsLocal news for Des Plaines, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Funeral Home Workers Side-Step Strike- July 7, 2008 One day after their contract expired, union funeral home employees in Des Plaines and Arlington Heights voted to approve an agreement with management averting a strike.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/funeral-home-workers-side-step-strike?fro... Arson Suspected In Construction Fire- July 7, 2008 A rag soaked with a flammable liquid, two charred aerosol cans, and an outstretched propane tank line found at the scene of a construction site fire this week has triggered a local investigation into possible ...http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/arson-suspected-in-construction-fire?from... High-Speed Chase Ends In Rollover- July 6, 2008 A high-speed chase through Mt. Prospect led to charges against a village man and the rollover wreck of his turbo-charged car.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/high-speed-chase-ends-in-rollover?fromrss... Updated 630: Two hurt in townhouse blaze- July 5, 2008 Firefighters of the North Maine Fire Protection District are trying to determine the origin of a blaze that caused about $350,000 damage to a townhouse Monday morning in unincorporated Des Plaines.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/updated-6-30-two-hurt-in-townhouse-blaze?... City Attorney Expected To Rule PADS Shelter Needs Permit- July 4, 2008 Park Ridge Ald. David Schmidt believed City Attorney Everette "Buzz" Hill would tell the Procedures and Regulations Committee last night that a proposed PADS homeless shelter must obtain a special use permit.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/city-attorney-expected-to-rule-pads-shelt... Relief On The Way- July 4, 2008 Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia Monday attended the first of what will be several meetings with area congressmen to secure assurances that federal funding will be available for the Big Bend Lake flood relief ...http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/relief-on-the-way?fromrss=1 July 4th Parade Brings Back Movie Memories- July 4, 2008 Get ready to re-live some of your favorite classics this 4th of July as this year's Des Plaines parade celebrates "Great American Movie Memories." Parade coordinator Carol Shannon said about 100 units have ...http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/july-4th-parade-brings-back-movie-memorie... Off the Record: Just Want My $1.54 Coffee Back- July 3, 2008 Thoughts and squawks about people, places and things in and around Des Plaines... Traffic was normally heavy yesterday morning on Golf Road as I crossed Elmhurst Road into Des Plaines.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/off-the-record-just-want-my-1-54-coffee-b... Condo Work Put To Stop- July 3, 2008 Construction activity at a large downtown condominium building has been stopped for the last month apparently due to financial problems.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/condo-work-put-to-stop?fromrss=1 Citizen Calls Cops, Pair Faces Burglary Charges- July 3, 2008 Niles police apprehended two men on Wednesday, June 25 for allegedly burglarizing cars and garages in the village.http://www.topix.net/city/des-plaines-il/2008/07/citizen-calls-cops-pair-faces-burglary-ch... |