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Todd Wessell

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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Todd Wessell

    4 Des Plaines Cops Placed On Paid Leave As Probe Into Youth’s Death Continues - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    A woman, who is believed to be the mother of Ayham Babidi, 21, of Des Plaines, expresses shock when informed by Des Plaines police officers that Ayham was shot resulting in his death. This photo was taken within an hour after police reported to the family home on Touhy Avenue last Wednesday, Sept. 9. The scene is on the front steps of the Babidi home. Several attempts to confirm her identity early this week were unsuccessful. (Tom Wessell/Journal photo) The family of 21-year-old Ayham Babidi of

  2. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Todd Wessell

    Rosemont Slated To Approve Plan For Dispatching Center Relocation - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    The village of Rosemont is expected Monday to approve measures that will result in relocating its emergency dispatching services onto the third floor of village hall. For about the last four years, the village has used the dispatching services of NORCOMM Public Safety Communications, Inc., which is located in the River Forest City Hall, said Mayor Brad Stephens. Before that, the village’s dispatching center occupied space inside the former Rosemont Village Hall on Devon Avenue. In 2022, the vil.

  3. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Todd Wessell

    Construction Underway For New Eatery, Cannabis Dispensary At Old Jimmy’s - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    The former Jimmy's restaurant at Rand Road and Graceland. (Journal photo) Construction work to transform the former Jimmy’s Restaurant building at 1440 Rand Rd. in Des Plaines into a new restaurant and cannabis dispensary has begun. According to City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski, the dispensary in the 6,800 sq. brick building will become the third in Des Plaines. The name of the new restaurant will be The Brunchery and take up about two-thirds of the space. Plans include extending the building abo

  4. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · Todd Wessell

    ‘Back To The Future’ Theater’s No. 1 Draw; More Movies Coming - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    The turnout for the 12 consecutive weeks of the showing of feature movies at the downtown Des Plaines Theater has put a shine on the face of one of the program’s staunchest supporters, Ald. Mark Walsten (6th). And the chances of more success looms. “I wanted to bring families together at the theater at a fair price,” said Walsten this week. “I am thrilled at the turnout and have received very positive feedback.” Next Tuesday, Aug. 25 will be the final family movie shown at the theater. However,.

  5. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Todd Wessell

    There Was A Time When City Snubbed Offers For Federal Funds - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    In today’s Journal & Topics there’s a report that Des Plaines recently approved a plan to spend approximately $580,000 in federal money to assist low and moderate income households and neighborhoods in the city. Approval is an annual ritual. The $580,000 is the amount of money Des Plaines has received over the last two years. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates millions and millions of dollars annually to towns and cities across the nation to assist low inco... A

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