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In the March edition of the Des Plaines Memory Newsletter, it's Spring(ish). And this years, as in years past, it's almost time to vote in Des Plaines.

Plus MORE new features on the Des Plaines Memory website; Des Plaines gets artsy; history-related Zoom events; and more!

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In the February edition of the Des Plaines Memory Newsletter, take a look at snowy Des Plaines days gone bye. 

Plus the Des Plaines Memory website is back and better than ever! Learn all about what's new.

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It's December and we thought we'd take a look back at how the kids of Des Plaines celebrated in years past.

Do you recognize any of these fine young Des Plainesians? Drop us a line and let us know!

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In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose“ – the more things change, the more they stay the same…

Take a look at November in Des Plaines, 1905.

We think there's some truth to that!

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Halloween is almost here and – because we’re living in the year 2020 – it seems extra scarier than ever!

Wouldn’t it be nice to focus on some less frightening Halloween memories of the past? Of course it would! ⁠

This month we share spooky-but-cute moments from the files of the Des Plaines Public Library Youth Services Department. And more! ⁠
 

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