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Sep 14, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Tom Wessell

    Gas Leak Shuts Down Lee Street/Mannheim Road At Algonquin - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    Crews work near gas repair site on Lee Street in Des Plaines on Sept. 14, 2026. (Journal photo) Emergency gas leak repairs forced the closure of Lee Street/Mannheim Road south of Algonquin Road in Des Plaines early Monday (Sept. 14). According to a city spokesperson, Nicor gas crews were making repairs in the 1200 block of Lee. As of 1 p.m., the city hadn't been given a timeline for the closure, but was reaching out to IDOT for more information. Northbound Lee Street/Mannheim Road traffic was be

  2. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Tom Wessell

    Parks Make Progress On Condo Buyouts - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    One of the four O'Hare Glenlake condo buildings facing Glenlake Avenue across from Dunne Park in Rosemont. (Journal photo) The Rosemont Park District is nearing the finish line in its quest to buy dozens of condo units that will be demolished to make way for new park space. So far nearly 70 of the 83 units sought have been purchased by the park district, according to Rosemont Park District attorney Bill Ryan. Park board commissioners at their monthly meeting in July authorized using eminent doma

  3. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Tom Wessell

    Bagels, Italian, More Set For Higgins Site - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    Space at 9520 W. Higgins Rd. in Rosemont (at left) that will become a Meraki Cafe. Three other businesses -- a deli, bagel shop and dentist's office -- are also planned for neighboring units in the building. (Journal photo) A bagel restaurant, dentist’s office and a deli will soon occupy a village-owned building that previously housed a Starbucks and before that the Ram restaurant and brewery. The village in June 2025 authorized a purchase and sale agreement worth $2.5 million for the one-story

  4. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Tom Wessell

    School Board Members Weigh Needs Vs. Wants In Vote To Place Referendum - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    Aging electrical and plumbing facilities in a Dist. 214 building, shown in a presentation to board members last year. Dist. 214’s Facility Planning presentation can be found on the district’s website. Township High School Dist. 214 board members expressed confidence in voting to move forward with a $295 million referendum on Nov. 3 election ballots. Board members at their Aug. 6 committee of the whole meeting approved by a 6-0 vote wording for the referendum that will appear on ballots this fall

  5. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Tom Wessell

    Council To Consider $125K Payment For Post-Storm Tree Cleanup - Journal & Topics Media Group (opens the original)

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    Branches left in the wake of a windstorm remain at side of Webford Avenue in Des Plaines. (Journal file photo) Aldermen at Monday's (Aug. 17) Des Plaines City Council meeting will be asked to approve $125,000 in funds for a contractor who helped public works crews clear city streets after two major storms. The storms occurred on June 10 and July 3 when Des Plaines suffered "significant tree damage throughout the city," public works Supt. Jason Ostrowski wrote in a memo to City Manager Dorothy Wi

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