Encyclopedia of Des Plaines - User contributions [en]

The Kronkow Sisters

2026-10-16T19:36:43Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''The Kronkow Sisters''' were a singing group comprised of Ruth, Grace and Jean Kronkow. Grace and Jean lived in Des Plaines. Category:People {{DEFAULTSORT:Kronkow Sisters}}"

'''The Kronkow Sisters''' were a singing group comprised of Ruth, Grace and Jean Kronkow. Grace and Jean lived in Des Plaines.
[[Category:People]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kronkow Sisters}}

Frontier Days (1951)

2026-10-16T19:35:40Z

John Lavalie:

The 2nd annual '''Frontier Days''' was held August 22-25, 1951 at [[Earle Field]]. Events included a rodeo, and a horse show. Musical perormers includes Bob Atcher, The Beaver Valley Sweethearts, Patsy Montana, Jimmy James, Philis Brown, and [[the Kronkow Sisters]].

The parade marshall was Paul Stein. The honarary sheriff was K. C. Milner.
[[Category:Events]]

Frontier Days (1950)

2026-10-16T19:22:42Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "The inaugural '''Frontier Days''' was held September 28-30, 1950. Category:Events"

The inaugural '''Frontier Days''' was held September 28-30, 1950.
[[Category:Events]]

First Federal Savings and Loan

2026-10-16T19:17:47Z

John Lavalie:

'''First Federal Savings and Loan''' was at {{LinkToMap|749 Lee Street}}.
{{image table
|[[File:P0290.JPG|thumb|left|400px|[[Dr. Arthur M. Purves|Dr. Arthur M. Purves]], [[Walter L. Plew]] and Leonard Manuel in costume during [[Frontier Days (1950)|Frontier Days]], September 28, 1950]]
|[[File:First Federal Savings (2).jpg|frameless|450px]]
}}
<gallery heights=400px mode=packed>
First Federal Savings and Loan.jpg|1983 advertisement
First Federal Savings of Des Plaines.jpg|1982 advertisement
First Federal Savings of Des Plaines 1982.jpg|1982 advertisement
First Federal Savings and Loan 1966.jpg|1966 advertisement
First Federal Savings 1982.jpg|1982 advertisement
First Federal Savings (4).jpg
First Federal Saving and Loan.jpg
First Federal Bank for Savings.jpg
First Federal Savings & Loan (1).jpg|ca. 1962
First Federal Savings & Loan (2).jpg|ca. 1962
</gallery>
[[Category:Financial institutions]]
[[Category:Lee Street]]

Walter L. Plew

2026-10-16T19:17:31Z

John Lavalie:

'''Walter L. Plew''' (1883-1958) was the founder and president of [[First Federal Savings and Loan]]. He established the First National Bank in 1913 and was president of the real estate company W. L. Plew & Co.

He was a charter member of the [[Lions Club]].
[[File:P0290.JPG|thumb|left|450px|[[Dr. Arthur M. Purves]], Walter L. Plew and Leonard Manuel in costume standing in front of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association during [[Frontier Days (1950)||Frontier Days]], September 28, 1950]]
[[Category:Businesspeople]]
[[Category:People associated with the Lions Club]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Plew, Walter L.}}

Dr. Arthur M. Purves

2026-10-16T19:17:09Z

John Lavalie:

'''Dr. Arthur M. Purves''' (1876-1960) opened his medical practice in 1903 in the Brown building. He was director of the First National Bank and chairman of the board of [[First Federal Savings & Loan]].

He was captain in the medical corps during World War I and a charter member of the [[Lions Club]].
[[File:P0290.JPG|thumb|left|450px|Dr. Arthur M. Purves, [[Walter L. Plew]] and Leonard Manuel in costume during [[Frontier Days (1950)|Frontier Days]], September 28, 1950]]
[[Category:Businesspeople]]
[[Category:People associated with the Lions Club]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Purves, Arthur M.}}

Dr. Arthur M. Purves

2026-10-16T19:16:59Z

John Lavalie:

'''Dr. Arthur M. Purves''' (1876-1960) opened his medical practice in 1903 in the Brown building. He was director of the First National Bank and chairman of the board of [[First Federal Savings & Loan]].

He was captain in the medical corps during World War I and a charter member of the [[Lions Club]].
[[File:P0290.JPG|thumb|left|450px|Dr. Arthur M. Purves, [[Walter L. Plew]] and Leonard Manuel in costume during [[Frontier Days (1950)|Frontier Days, September 28, 1950]]
[[Category:Businesspeople]]
[[Category:People associated with the Lions Club]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Purves, Arthur M.}}

Earle Field

2026-10-16T19:13:24Z

John Lavalie:

'''Earle Field''' was a park south of [[Prairie Avenue]]. It is currently used by [[Central School]].
[[File:P3216.JPG|thumb|left|450px|early 1900s]]
[[Category:Parks]]

Earle Field

2026-10-16T19:13:17Z

John Lavalie:

'''Earle Field''' was a park south of [[Prairie Avenue]]. It is currently used by [[Central School]]
[[File:P3216.JPG|thumb|left|450px|early 1900s]]
[[Category:Parks]]

Earle Field

2026-10-16T19:13:07Z

John Lavalie:

'''Earle Field''' was a park south of [[Prairie Avenue]]. It is currently used by [[Central School]]
[[File:P3216.JPG|thumb|left|450px|early 1900s]]
[[Category:Parks]].

File:P3216.JPG

2026-10-16T19:12:05Z

John Lavalie: Earle Field, early 1900s

== Summary ==
Earle Field, early 1900s

Frontier Days (1951)

2026-10-16T19:08:48Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "The 2nd annual '''Frontier Days''' was held August 22-25, 1951 at Earle Field. Events included a rodeo, and a horse show. Musical perormers includes Bob Atcher, The Beaver Valley Sweethearts, Patsy Montana, Jimmy James, Philis Brown, and the Kronkow Sisters. The parade marshall was Paul Stein. The honarary sheriff was K. C. Milner. Category:Events"

The 2nd annual '''Frontier Days''' was held August 22-25, 1951 at [[Earle Field]]. Events included a rodeo, and a horse show. Musical perormers includes Bob Atcher, The Beaver Valley Sweethearts, Patsy Montana, Jimmy James, Philis Brown, and the Kronkow Sisters.

The parade marshall was Paul Stein. The honarary sheriff was K. C. Milner.
[[Category:Events]]

Vicky Stevens

2026-10-16T18:57:08Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Grace Coash''' (d. 2010) was a singer known as Vicky Stevens. She was a graduate of Maine Township High School and a member of the First Congregational Church. She was part of The Doring Sisters and The Chicagoans. She was married to Howard Coash who was a sales manager for Collignon Nash, Inc. Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Stevens, Vicky}}"

'''Grace Coash''' (d. 2010) was a singer known as Vicky Stevens. She was a graduate of Maine Township High School and a member of the [[First Congregational Church]]. She was part of The Doring Sisters and The Chicagoans.

She was married to Howard Coash who was a sales manager for Collignon Nash, Inc.
[[Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stevens, Vicky}}

Singing Story Time

2026-10-16T18:50:07Z

John Lavalie:

'''Singing Story Time''' was a WGN Radio program. The August 24, 1951 episode was broadcast live from [[Earle Field]] during [[Frontier Days (1951)|Frontier Days]]. The program starred [[Vicky Stevens]].
[[Category:Media]]

Singing Story Time

2026-10-16T18:48:34Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Singing Story Time''' was a WGN Radio program. The August 24, 1951 episode was broadcast live from Earle Field during Frontier Days. The program starred Vicky Stevens who was a Des Plaines resident. Category:Media"

Central School

2026-10-16T18:37:59Z

John Lavalie: Redirected page to History of South Division "Central" School, 1906-1956

#REDIRECT [[History of South Division "Central" School, 1906-1956]]

Earle Field

2026-10-16T18:37:50Z

John Lavalie:

'''Earle Field''' was a park south of [[Prairie Avenue]]. It is currently used by [[Central School]]
[[Category:Parks]].

Earle Field

2026-10-16T18:37:14Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Earle Field''' was a park south of Prairie Avenue. It is currently used by South School Category:Parks."

'''Earle Field''' was a park south of [[Prairie Avenue]]. It is currently used by [[South School]]
[[Category:Parks]].

Aaron Minnich Family tree

2026-10-16T18:36:06Z

John Lavalie:

<center>'''Aaron Minnich Family tree'''</center>

Aaron Minnich & Polly Albright eloped in Allentown Pa, migrated to these parts on and about 1847 as all old settlers, migrating to these parts the first stop over for some wasthe then site now known as Palatine.

After a short stay there nother site became known through Socrates Rand- a small village then called Rand (now Des Plaines). The Aaron Minnichs packed their belongings and moved. They found a little house near the river which at that time still had Indians on the opposite shores. ( House moved in later years can still be seen on Perry St of Des Plaines, remodeling of which never changed structure of Building).

Here in this house the Aaron Minnichs started their life and one daughter Alice their first, was born. Followed by sons Sid, George, Frank, Jim and the twin boys Arthur and Tom. Arthur now 78 is the only one living.

Aaron Minnich at that time had many fields open to him, worked as a bridge builder, road construction, loved horses and therefore started one of the first teaming and hauling operations, along with being one of Des Plaines first trustees serving at the time with the Senior Held, whose son Walter Held, and who is also up in years, is still living on [[Jefferson Street|Jefferson St.]] Des Plaines, ( It was while serving as trustee that Aaron Minnich died)

His name appears on Plaque in City Hall.

The Minnichs business thrived becoming too large and needing a better place with more prominent headquarters so they m then purchased a building on Ellinwood St. ( where the parking lots are) the building then housed a drugstore operated by Dr.Earle the transaction was made through Senior Wm. Koehler, property tookin an area from Ellinwood to the now said [[Earle Field]], where the Minnichs could handle their extensive business. This area also had a building with store and large flat ( Apt.) upstairs, and a small cottage next too it.

Here the teaming busines prospered and the family started growing up. The store was remodeled into a Saloon and run by son Frank the teaming business and livery stable consisted of teams for rental, hauling, horses and buggies etc., to folks who wished to visit or work outside of Des Plaines. Rev. Father John Linden, Pastor of St. Marys Parish, and then a young Priest often rented a horse and buggy, as he had to travel miles to preach, along with his assignment here. He used to enjoy telling of these early days and his acquaintances with the Minnichs. The Minnich sons all worked with their Dad.

Sid Minich the eldest of the family not only worked for his Dad but worked as a Volunteer fireman for thirty years, Arthur Minnich also became a afireman, working under the 16 year period when Fred Goede, (whose son Walter still resides in Des Plaines,) was firechief. Some of Sid Minnich's family still reside here. The Henry Haas's, Alvin Minnich, Frank Minnich, Des Plaines, Mrs. Mabel Danielson Chgo., Clarence & Margaret (deceased)

Alice the eldest daughter married Fred Reiber from Chicago, he was affiliated with the County Court House for many years. They lived on N.Graceland Ave, owned and operated four homes in that area. They had three sons Aaron, George, and Harvey, The first two passed away in early manhood. All were married, Aaron Reibers children all live in Des Plaines. Harvey resides in Cumberland with his wife Ruth, retiring from the Northwestern R.R. a year ago. He has one son Ray married, who served as Captain in Army.

George Minnich & his wife Fannie lived in Chicago for many years had three sons and a daughter all live out of Des Plaines, one grandson Roy Minnich is with the Eidamiller Realestate office on Lee St. George Minnich passed away at his son Bobs Home in Montana at the age of 81.

Frank Minnich and his wife Ella lived in the cottage on the Minnich estate had two daughters, Myrtle and Elsie, both are married and live in Chicago. Frank Minnich was killed when a horse fell on him, while he was helping his Father to prepare them for hitching.

Jim Minnich married died at a very early age, was married, had no children of this marriage.

Art and Tom Minnich twins born 1881- served the city well, in more ways than one. Both musically inclined belonged to the very first band, and continued with their music throughout their whole lives. Art played his Tuba until he was seventy one years old, traveled with the Northwestern R.B. Band, and had his own Hungry Five band for many years. Tom often helped his brother out as a drummer, and he too played in several orchestras entertaining as often as they were hired to do so and that was often. At that time the Herman Kruse Band, was considered tops, and another in which our own Judge Sengstock took part. Judge Seng- stock loves to recall many of the escapades in which Mr.Minnich participated. Art Minnich had one son Reuben also a muscian died at the age of 34, was married to Rose Rusch of Roselle, they had two children Ron and Diane, Ron lives in New Jersey, and Diane now married lives in Hoffman estates. Granddaughter Julie, resides with her mother and dad in N.J.

Arthur Minnich lives with his daughter Hazel and her husband on 1329 Brown St. Des Plaines, Retired from the R.R. after 50 years.

Tom Minnich died at the age of 66 years of age, he was better known as the city iceman, as he owned and operated the ice business from the Ellinwood St. homstead. He had two daughters, Hattie and Helen, Helen died at a early age. Hattie is married and lives in Mc Henry.

Polly Minnich wife of Aaron Minnich and Mother of this large family not only supervised this families growth and welfare but was a very active woman in her time, and as one of the old timers recall Polly's baking, always hit an all time high at the [[First Congregational Church of Des Plaines|Congrational Church]], when she sent her bakery goods over to be used for the benefit of the church. When Tom's wife died Grandma Polly raised Toms daughter Hattie and Franks daughter Elsie, Polly died at the age of 86- loved by all who knew her.

The Minnich family as a whole were musically inclined as well as civic minded. even though several of them had split views on politics, they did their duties as they seen fit. As in those days there was as is now, certain standards and certain political parties, many of which I recall as a girl, when cabbages tomatoes etc., were thrown on opposite candidates of a party running for office. Parades, are a thing of the past now during election, but believe me during these earlier days, if a candidate got in, there was a parade and everyone turned out. To wish the candidate especially the winner good luck.

Those of the Minnich clan who served the city with their musical talents etc., were Arthur and Tom Minnich Srs., Reuben Minnich, son of Arthur, Hazel Froehlicher, daughter of Arthur, Aaron and George Reiber, sons of the Minnichs daughter Alice, Sid Minnich Srs. sons Al and Clarence.

Aaron Minnich Sr. died in the line of duty while he was Trustee of Des Plaines. As at that time the trustees like alderman had to work as Police officers too. Aaron Minnich Sr., was shot. while trying to prevent a man from killing his family, two shots entered his abdomen one was removed but the latter would have had to require hospitalization and as Grandma Polly was very 111 at the time. Grandpa Aaron would not think of it. Results were his death do to blood poison. To me, he died a hero, as he thought of only those he loved, before himself. What more could any family ask. It was nothing for a Trustee to be called out at any time of the night, for police or civic duty.

Conclusion: The only living member of the Minnith family are as follows.

Arthur Minnich 78, married to Emma Laseke of Arlington Hgts. She died at the age of 73 three years ago June 17.

Of that marriage a daughter Hazel and son Reuben were born. Reben marrying Rose Rusch of Roselle.

Reuben at the age 34 passed away, leaving a son Ronald and daughter Diane. Ronald married his wife Sue in Independence Kansas, while playing on the farm team of the Orioles. A daughter Julie now five lives in Woodbury N.J. with her parents.

Diane married recently to Wm. Castle lives in Hoffman estates, No children as yet.

Hazel daughter of one of the eldest citizens of Des Plaines married Julius Froehlicher of Chicago, Elec.Maintenance for Countour Saws, and have lived in the same building since their marriage 32 years ago, recently observing their wedding anniversary.

They have three children of their own Richard now married to Jaynce Phelps of Des Plaines have three children Kim Marie, Vicki Joe and Kent William. Richard is employed with the Gallen Crown Juice Co., and also teaches Christian Doctrine at St Stephens durng the school year.

Don their youngest son is a Pilot for American Airlines after serving five and a half years as an Airforce Pilot and lat 1t. married Sylvia Church a Stewardess from Wilmington Dela. They have one daughter Valerie and live in Mt. Prospect.

Paulette their youngest daughter is a Sophmore attended St Patricks Academy her freshman year, will finish at Maine West. The Froehlichers also have a foster daughter Mary Ann Sporcic who came to them at the age of nine, attended the Croation school, and granduated from Maine High, now works for a group of lawyers in Chicago.

Mr. Arthur Minnich Grandpa, and great grandpa, loves to recall the good old days, and of course music is the uppermost in his mind. He enjoys visiting with the Folks at the old peoples home on Graceland, and sitting at the R.R. and Buss Stops where he says he doesn't get so lonesome there, and he gets to see many folks who remember him when.

He also recalls that the Northside once had many colored folks from the south residing around where the now [[DoAll|Doall]] plant is situated, stating that after the negros were freed they migrated this way. But were scared away by the young folks of this city, playing ghosts, and tricks upon them.

The Froehlchers have many treasures one outstandin a desk over 150 years old belonging to the Minnich's Srs.

possibly written by Hazel Minnich Froehlicher, 1954?
[[Category:Family histories]]

Nellie Talcott

2026-10-16T18:12:46Z

John Lavalie:

'''Nellie Talcott''' (1860-1946) was on the [[Library board members|library's board]] from 1909 to 1911. She was also a teacher.
{{Talcott tree}}
[[Category:Educators]]
[[Category:People associated with the library]]
[[Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Talcott, Nellie}}

Nellie Talcott

2026-10-16T18:12:36Z

John Lavalie:

'''Nellie Talcott''' (1860-1946) was on the [[Library board members|library's board]] from 1909 to 1911. She was also a teacher
{{Talcott tree}}
[[Category:Educators]]
[[Category:People associated with the library]]
[[Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Talcott, Nellie}}

Des Plaines Gardens

2026-10-16T18:02:15Z

John Lavalie:

'''Des Plaines Gardens''' is a subdivision near Walnut Street and [[Lee Street]].
[[File:1909 Des Plaines Gardens.jpg|thumb|left|450px|{{center|1909}}]]
[[File:Des Plaines Gardens 1956.jpg|thumb|left|450px|{{center|1956}}]]
[[Category:Subdivisions]]

File:1909 Des Plaines Gardens.jpg

2026-10-16T18:01:41Z

John Lavalie: 1909 map Category:Maps

== Summary ==
1909 map
[[Category:Maps]]

DoAll

2026-10-14T20:45:34Z

John Lavalie:

'''DoAll''' manufactures saws and saw blades. Their administrative headquarters was at {{LinkToMap|254 Laurel}}. The company was founded by [[Leighton A. Wilkie]].
{{image table
|[[File:DoAll 1966 (12).jpg|thumb|left|400px|1960 advertisement]]
|[[File:DoAll 1970.jpg|thumb|left|400px|1970 advertisement]]
}}
[[file:DoAll Company 1963.jpg|thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement]]
[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Laurel Avenue]]

File:DoAll Company 1963.jpg

2026-10-14T20:45:04Z

John Lavalie: 1963 advertisement Category:Advertisements

== Summary ==
1963 advertisement
[[Category:Advertisements]]

Corbetta Construction Company

2026-10-14T20:44:04Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "The '''Corbetta Construction Company''' was founded in 1922. Its Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|878 Rand Road}}. 1978 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Rand Road"

The '''Corbetta Construction Company''' was founded in 1922. Its Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|878 Rand Road}}.
[[file:Corbetta Construction Company 1963.jpg|thumb|left|450px|1978 advertisement]]
[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Rand Road]]

File:Corbetta Construction Company 1963.jpg

2026-10-14T20:41:42Z

John Lavalie: 1963 advertisement Category:Advertisements

== Summary ==
1963 advertisement
[[Category:Advertisements]]

Category:White Street

2026-10-14T20:10:54Z

John Lavalie:

[[File:White Street.jpg|frameless|right|450px]]
[[Category:Streets and roads]]

Category:White Street

2026-10-14T20:10:36Z

John Lavalie:

[[File:White Street.jpg|thumb|right|450px]]
[[Category:Streets and roads]]

White Street

2026-10-14T20:10:08Z

John Lavalie: Redirected page to Category:White Street

#REDIRECT [[Category:White Street]]

File:White Street.jpg

2026-10-14T20:09:34Z

John Lavalie: Category:Street signs

== Summary ==
[[Category:Street signs]]

Lee's Mandarin

2026-10-14T16:02:34Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Lee's Mandarin''' was at {{LinkToMap|865 Elmhurst Road}}. {{PDF|caption=menu | width=500 | height=700 | URL=File:Lee's Mandarin.pdf }} Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Elmhurst Road"

'''Lee's Mandarin''' was at {{LinkToMap|865 Elmhurst Road}}.
{{PDF|caption=menu | width=500 | height=700 | URL=File:Lee's Mandarin.pdf }}
[[Category:Restaurants and bars]]
[[Category:Elmhurst Road]]

File:Lee's Mandarin.pdf

2026-10-14T16:00:59Z

John Lavalie: Category:Menus

== Summary ==
[[Category:Menus]]

Maria Schafer Pianos

2026-10-13T21:09:00Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Maria Schafer Pianos''' was at {{LinkToMap|1460 Miner Street}}. 1948 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street"

'''Maria Schafer Pianos''' was at {{LinkToMap|1460 Miner Street}}.
[[file:Maria Schafer Pianos 1948.jpg|thumb|left|450px|1948 advertisement]]
[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Miner Street]]

File:Maria Schafer Pianos 1948.jpg

2026-10-13T21:08:16Z

John Lavalie: 1948 advertisement Category:Advertisements

== Summary ==
1948 advertisement
[[Category:Advertisements]]

The Chicago Faucet Company

2026-10-13T19:47:10Z

John Lavalie:

'''Chicago Faucets''' is at {{LinkToMap|2100 Clearwater Drive|2100 S. Clearwater Drive}}
[[file:Chicago Faucets.JPG|thumb|left|450px|1975 photograph]]
[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Clearwater Drive]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chicago Faucet Company}}

Chicago Faucets

2026-10-13T19:46:54Z

John Lavalie: John Lavalie moved page Chicago Faucets to The Chicago Faucet Company

#REDIRECT [[The Chicago Faucet Company]]

The Chicago Faucet Company

2026-10-13T19:46:54Z

John Lavalie: John Lavalie moved page Chicago Faucets to The Chicago Faucet Company

Category:Clearwater Drive

2026-10-13T19:45:59Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "Category:Streets and roads"

[[Category:Streets and roads]]

The Chicago Faucet Company

2026-10-13T19:45:47Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Chicago Faucets''' is at {{LinkToMap|2100 Clearwater Drive|2100 S. Clearwater Drive}} 1975 photograph Category:Businesses Category:Clearwater Drive"

File:Chicago Faucets.JPG

2026-10-13T19:27:36Z

John Lavalie: 1975 photograph Category:Photographs

== Summary ==
1975 photograph
[[Category:Photographs]]

Balmoral Industrial

2026-10-13T19:22:56Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Balmoral Industrial''' was at {{LinkToMap|1841 Busse Highway}}. 1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Busse Highway"

'''Balmoral Industrial''' was at {{LinkToMap|1841 Busse Highway}}.
[[file:Balmoral Industrial 1963.jpg|thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement]]
[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Busse Highway]]

File:Balmoral Industrial 1963.jpg

2026-10-13T19:21:57Z

John Lavalie: 1963 advertisement Category:Advertisements

== Summary ==
1963 advertisement
[[Category:Advertisements]]

Maine North High School

2026-10-13T15:42:53Z

John Lavalie:

'''Maine Township High School North''' was a public high school at {{LinkToMap|9511 Harrison Street}}. It opened for the 1970-71 school year and closed at the end of the 1980-81 school year. Students remaining at the school transferred to Maine East or Maine West.

The school had two principals, Robert A. Wells (1970-1976) and A.K.H. Cochrane (1976-1981). Its yearbook was titled ''Saga''. The newspaper was ''Polaris''. The teams' nickname was the Norsemen.

The school contributed to the radio station WMTH with the other three District 207 schools.

From 1982 to 1984, the Chicago Blitz, a professional football team, used Maine North as a practice field.
{{image table
|[[File:Saga '71.png|left|thumb|450px|Saga '71]]
|[[File:Saga 71 - Norsemen.jpg|thumb|240px|Saga '71]]
}}
[[File:Maine North 1971.jpg|thumb|center|550px|1971 photograph. Mary Jo Taylor and Julie Howard]]
[[Category:Schools]]

McDonald's

2026-10-13T15:35:22Z

John Lavalie:

'''McDonalds''' is an American fast food chain. The Des Plaines location, the first franchised by Ray Kroc, opened April 15, 1955 at {{LinkToMap|400 Lee Street}}. In 1983 the store moved across the street to {{LinkToMap|444 S. River Road}}.

Article in progress
[[Category:Restaurants and bars]]
[[Category:Lee Street]]
[[Category:River Road]]

McDonald's

2026-10-13T15:34:46Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''McDonalds''' is an American fast food chain. The Des Plaines location, the first franchised by Ray Kroc, opened April 15, 1955 at {{LinkToMap|400 Lee Street}}. In 1983 the store moved across the street to {{LinkToMap|444 Lee Street}}. Article in progress Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Lee Street"

'''McDonalds''' is an American fast food chain. The Des Plaines location, the first franchised by Ray Kroc, opened April 15, 1955 at {{LinkToMap|400 Lee Street}}. In 1983 the store moved across the street to {{LinkToMap|444 Lee Street}}.

Article in progress
[[Category:Restaurants and bars]]
[[Category:Lee Street]]

James R. Williams

2026-10-13T15:32:10Z

John Lavalie:

'''James Roland Williams''' (1914-2001) was president of the Historical Socety from 1982 to 1985. He donated many of his photographs to the society.

In 1965, Mr. Williams served as a trustee at School District 62 in Des Plaines and then as school board president during the early 1970s. In 1978, he was awarded the annual Community Involvement Award by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce.

He led the fight to stop [[McDonald's]] from tearing down their first store.
{{Fulle tree}}
[[Category:People associated with the Historical Society]]
[[Category:Educators]]
[[Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, James R.}}

Criminal Minds

2026-10-13T13:46:22Z

John Lavalie: Created page with "'''Criminal Minds''' is an American police procedural crime drama television series. The episodes "L.D.S.K." (2005) and "Ghost" (2020) are set in, but not filmed in Des Plaines. Category:Media"

'''Criminal Minds''' is an American police procedural crime drama television series. The episodes "L.D.S.K." (2005) and "Ghost" (2020) are set in, but not filmed in Des Plaines.
[[Category:Media]]

Category:Park Place (road)

2026-10-12T20:53:28Z

John Lavalie: Redirected page to Category:Metropolitan Square

#REDIRECT [[Category:Metropolitan Square]]
[[Category:Streets and roads]]

Park Place (road)

2026-10-12T20:53:13Z

John Lavalie:

#REDIRECT [[Category:Metropolitan Square]]