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Some other reasons to celebrate the month of May: warmer weather, tulips blooming, moms, and a three-day weekend all give us a sense of hope. May also has some great National Days, National Weeks and National Month observations. Here are just a few…

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In the April edition of the Des Plaines Memory Newsletter, we take a look at our urban spaces. For better or worse, the downtown landscape is always changing, and not every building will stand the test of time.

Also in this edition: trashy sign of the times; history-related Zoom events; and more!

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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.

And more.

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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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