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Good morning Des Plaines! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Des Plaines' E15 price compare to nearby suburbs?

Also on today's calendar: Record Show at River Rand Bowl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cook County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Des Plaines drivers are seeing reported E15 prices around $4.74 per gallon, according to recent GasBuddy data comparing Cook County communities. The report shows county and statewide averages, explains why gas prices remain volatile in 2026, and lists how Des Plaines stacks up against nearby suburbs like Park Ridge, Skokie, and Schaumburg.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FPDCC had a guy out spraying Glyphosate (aka Roundup) on the weeds along DP River Trail between Oakton and Algonquin.
    If you recognize this tree/hollow log (before/after; it fell on 4th of July weekend), steer clear of the grass/weeds along the bike trail edge in… (Nextdoor Maine West)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Billing Coordinator at Robert Half in Des Plaines, Illinois in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part Time - Night Shift in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

  • Lowest E85 gas price in Cook County hits $1.89 for week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com)

Rosemont

  • WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Ticket Sale Update (411mania.com)
  • Reported Reason WWE Isn't Streaming Worlds Collide Live Has to Do With AEW (yardbarker.com)
  • Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) Raised to "Hold" at Wall Street Zen (marketbeat.com)

Ok Des Plaines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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