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9 April 2026

• 15:5515:55, 9 April 2026 Jim's Auto Body (hist | edit) [225 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Jim's Auto Body''' was at {{LinkToMap|715 Center Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1960 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Center Street")

8 April 2026

• 13:0613:06, 8 April 2026 Stewart Avenue (hist | edit) [27 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:Stewart Avenue")
• 12:5312:53, 8 April 2026 Robert J. Riddel (hist | edit) [321 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "frameless|right|450px '''Robert J. Riddel''' (1919-2011) was a long-time umpire at Central Little League. Prairie Avenue from River Road to Center Street and the baseball fields at Central School are named for him. Category:People {{DEFAULTSORT:Riddel, Robert J.}}")
• 12:4412:44, 8 April 2026 River Valley Laundry (hist | edit) [239 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''River Valley Laundry''' was a laundromat at {{LinkToMap|1176 Lee Street}}. It closed in 2026. thumb|left|450px|2026 photograph Category:Fashion Category:Greater Des Plaines Shopping Center")
• 12:3812:38, 8 April 2026 Lee & Perry Standard Service (hist | edit) [208 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Lee & Perry Standard Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|518 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Lee Street")

7 April 2026

• 16:1216:12, 7 April 2026 Shoemakers Texaco Service (hist | edit) [202 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Shoemakers Texaco Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|585 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1966 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Lee Street")
• 16:0616:06, 7 April 2026 River & Thacker Shell (hist | edit) [197 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''River & Thacker Shell''' was at {{LinkToMap|876 S. River Road}}. thumb|left|450px|1966 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:River Road")
• 15:5215:52, 7 April 2026 Suburban Cleaners (hist | edit) [212 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Suburban Cleaners''' was a chain of dry cleaners. The Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|712 Lee Street}}. left|frameless|450px Category:Fashion Category:Lee Street")
• 15:4815:48, 7 April 2026 Takito Grill (hist | edit) [253 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Takito Grill''' was a Mexican restaurant at {{LinkToMap|1472 Market Street}} in Metropolitian Square from 2025 to 2026. thumb|left|450px|2026 photograph Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Metropolitan Square")
• 14:0014:00, 7 April 2026 Augustus H. Conant (hist | edit) [679 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|right|400px|Augustus and Betsey Conant, 1840s '''Augustus Conant''' moved from Vermont and became among the first farmers in Maine Township to buy land along the Des Plaines River. Betsey Kelsey followed to marry him in 1836. Augustus soon moved with his family back east to study divinity at Harvard, and he became a Unitarian minister. He served as a pastor in several Illinois churches and then as chaplain in the 19th Illinois Infantry during the...")
• 13:3613:36, 7 April 2026 Harriet Conant (hist | edit) [1,159 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Harriet Conant Goodnough''' (1815-1838) was among the very first settlers to arrive in Des Plaines in 1834. She migrated to Des Plaines with her husband Daniel, parents, and siblings. Harriet's descriptive letters sent to a sister and close friend provide a rare glimpse into life on the Des Plaines prairie and give insight into the difficulties of frontier life. Clearing their land for farming kept Daniel Goodnough away from the cabin most of the day, and their neare...")
• 13:1313:13, 7 April 2026 Jane Rogers Walton (hist | edit) [1,350 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Women like '''Jane Rogers Walton''' dared to dream beyond the handful of occupations open to 19th century women. A studious girl, Jane Rogers could always be found at the head of her class in the Des Plaines schoolhouse. She returned to the Des Plaines schoolhouse as a teacher for five years before her marriage. While teaching, she developed an interest in studying medicine, but set this aside when she married Elbridge Walton and turned her attentions to their farm and h...")
• 13:0413:04, 7 April 2026 Phillipine Ahbe (hist | edit) [1,236 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "frameless|right|400px Most expectant mothers in the 19th century were treated by midwives throughout their pregnancies and labor. The most celebrated and trusted midwife in Des Plaines was Philippine Ahbe. Her midwife practice spanned forty years, in which she delivered over one thousand babies. She was so beloved by the Des Plaines community for her work that she came to be known simply as "Grandma Ahbe." A native of Germany, Philippine Ahbe immi...")
• 09:5209:52, 7 April 2026 Safety on Our School Bus (hist | edit) [192 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Safety on Our School Bus''' is a 1980 short film made by Encylopedia Britannica. It was filmed at Devonshire Elementary School. {{#ev:youtube|id=TTbrISrKH4I|width=400}} Category:Media")

6 April 2026

• 15:3515:35, 6 April 2026 Des Plaines Woman's Club (hist | edit) [9,555 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>'''DES PLAINES WOMAN'S CLUB HISTORY'''</center> <center>As condensed and presented by Mrs. Harold G. McKinley over radio station WEAW, September 10, 1955</center> Compiled history tells us that the Des Plaines Woman's Club has been in existence since the year of 1894, but it was on October 3, 1912, that a meeting was called and a permanent organization was formed and application was made for membership in the Seventh District Federation. So our Club is in its fo...") originally created as "Des Plaines Woman's club"
• 13:3513:35, 6 April 2026 King's Galleon (hist | edit) [216 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''King's Galleon''' was a hair salon at {{LinkToMap|1629 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1981 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Oakton Street")
• 13:3113:31, 6 April 2026 Des Plaines Yellow Cab (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Yellow Cab''' was at {{LinkToMap|1220 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street")
• 13:2813:28, 6 April 2026 Associated Printers (hist | edit) [212 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Associated Printers''' was at {{LinkToMap|1058 Lee Street}}. It was run by Andy Smith. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")

1 April 2026

• 08:3408:34, 1 April 2026 John Seitz (hist | edit) [417 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to List of mayors) Tag: New redirect

31 March 2026

• 14:4814:48, 31 March 2026 Flood (1987) (hist | edit) [522 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|550px|8/15/87-DES PLAINES, ILL.: Gov. James Thompson (C) surveys damage in severly flooded Des Plaines 8/15. Flash floods struck throughout the Chicago area 8/14 dumping a record 9.35 inches of rainfall in 12-hours. Thompson declared Cook and DuPage counties disasterar areas. Along with other officials accompanying the govenor are Mayor [[John Sietz of Des Plaines (L) and Cook County Sheriff James O'Grady (R). UPI js/Ma...")
• 14:4414:44, 31 March 2026 Flood (1976) (hist | edit) [102 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "center|thumb|650px|flooding at the Campgrounds Category:Events") originally created as "1976 flood"

30 March 2026

• 15:0515:05, 30 March 2026 Christ Church - United Church of Christ (hist | edit) [469 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Christ Church - United Church of Christ''' was founded in 1892 as the '''Deutsche Evangelische Christus Gemeinde von Des Plaines'''. It is located at {{LinkToMap|1492 Henry Avenue}}. thumb|left|400px|1892 photograph{{clear}} ==External links== * [https://christchurchuccdesplaines.org/pages/history History of the church] Category:Places of worship Category:Henry Avenue")
• 14:4714:47, 30 March 2026 Cherry Lounge (hist | edit) [181 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cherry Lounge''' was at {{LinkToMap|1561 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Rand Road")
• 14:4414:44, 30 March 2026 Mayfield's (hist | edit) [188 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Mayfield's''' was a women's fashion store at {{LinkToMap|1120 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Lee Street")
• 14:3614:36, 30 March 2026 Ridge Motors (hist | edit) [180 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Ridge Motors''' was at {{LinkToMap|1588 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Car dealerships Category:Miner Street")
• 13:5113:51, 30 March 2026 WYLL (hist | edit) [245 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''WYLL''' (FM 106.7) was a Christian radio station from 1989 to 2001. Its offices were at {{LinkToMap|2400 E. Devon Avenue}}. thumb|left|450px|1995 advertisement Category:Media Category:Devon Avenue")
• 13:3813:38, 30 March 2026 WYEN (hist | edit) [430 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''WYEN''' (FM 106.7) was a radio station from 1971 to 1986. Its transmitter was at {{LinkToMap|2355 E Ballard Rd}}. It was renamed WZRC in 1986, WTWV in 1987 and WYLL in 1989. Category:Media <gallery mode="packed" heights="260px"> File:WYEN 1977.jpg|1977 map File:WYEN 1977 (3).jpg|1977 advertisement File:WYEN 1984.jpg|1984 advertisement File:WYEN 1984 (2).jpg|1984 advertisement </gallery>")
• 13:2013:20, 30 March 2026 Oakton Auto Parts (hist | edit) [191 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Oakton Auto Parts''' was at {{LinkToMap|1461 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1979 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Oakton Street")
• 12:4112:41, 30 March 2026 All Spun Metal Products (hist | edit) [254 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''All Spun Metal Products''' was at {{LinkToMap|1877 Busse Highway}}. {{image table |frameless|450px |frameless|450px }} Category:Busse Highway Category:Businesses")
• 11:4711:47, 30 March 2026 EMI Corporation (hist | edit) [181 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''EMI Corporation''' was an engineering firm at {{LinkToMap|3166 S. River Road}}. frameless|left|650px Category:Businesses Category:River Road")

27 March 2026

• 15:4215:42, 27 March 2026 Henrich House (hist | edit) [295 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|right|550px|1974 photograph '''Heinrich House''' was built as a senior-citizen housing project. It opened June 1, 1975. It is named for Otto Heinrich after his death. Category:Homes") originally created as "Heinrich House"
• 15:3015:30, 27 March 2026 Otto Henrich (hist | edit) [627 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Otto W. J. Heinrich''' (1888-1975) was postmaster of Des Plaines, city treasurer, 2nd ward alderman, Park District treasurer and city clerk. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Isaak Walton League, the Elks Club and the Lions Club. Category:Politicians Category:People associated with the park district Category:People associated with the Elks Club Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DE...") originally created as "Otto Heinrich"
• 12:5212:52, 27 March 2026 Council on Alcoholism in Maine Township (hist | edit) [239 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Council on Alcoholism in Maine Township''' was at {{LinkToMap|985 Graceland Avenue}}. thumb|left|450px|1985 advertisement Category:Organizations Category:Graceland Avenue")
• 12:5012:50, 27 March 2026 Wells Heating & Sheet Metal (hist | edit) [210 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Wells Heating & Sheet Metal''' was at {{LinkToMap|1433 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Oakton Street")
• 12:4812:48, 27 March 2026 Wells Food Store (hist | edit) [211 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Wells Food Store''' was at {{LinkToMap|915 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Oakton Street")
• 11:5511:55, 27 March 2026 AAMCO Transmissions (hist | edit) [491 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''AAMCO Transmissions''' is a national chain of auto repair shops. Des Plaines has had several locations: *{{LinkToMap|651 Pearson Street}} ( -1993) *{{LinkToMap|1300 Miner}} (1994-2005) *{{LinkToMap|1645 Elk Boulevard}} (2009-?) *{{LinkToMap|546 E. Algonquin Road}} ( -present) thumb|left|450px|1983 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Pearson Street Category:Miner Stret Category:Elk Boulevard Category:A...")
• 11:3611:36, 27 March 2026 A and P (hist | edit) [255 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''A&P''' was a national grocery store chain from 1859 to 2015. The Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|819 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1960 photograph Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Lee Street")
• 11:0611:06, 27 March 2026 Immanuel Lutheran Church (hist | edit) [358 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|right|450px|undated photograph '''Immanuel Lutheran Church''' is at {{LinkToMap|855 Lee Street}}. The school was across the street at {{LinkToMap|823 Lee Street}}. *History of Immanuel Lutheran Church Category:Places of worship Category:Lee Street")

25 March 2026

• 16:0016:00, 25 March 2026 History of Immanuel Lutheran Church (hist | edit) [8,460 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>'''HISTORY OF IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH'''</center> <center>Des Plaines, Ill., May 6, 1976</center> Immanuel Lutheran congregation had its origin in what was originally the German Evangelical Lutheran St. Stephens Congregation, which was established in 1968. Although calling itself "Evangelical Lutheran", St. Stephens was not truly Lutheran in character, and, led by the grace and Spirit of God, a new congregation was founded and Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Co...")

23 March 2026

• 14:0714:07, 23 March 2026 Stanowicki Television Appliance (hist | edit) [240 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Stanowicki Television Appliance''' was at {{LinkToMap|1172 E. Walnut Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Walnut Avenue")
• 14:0414:04, 23 March 2026 Elmer's Pure Service (hist | edit) [197 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Elmer's Pure Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1558 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Businesses")
• 13:4313:43, 23 March 2026 Beacon Tap (hist | edit) [242 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Beacon Tap''' is a bar at {{LinkToMap|1374 Lee Street}}. It is owned by Frank Schwartz and was managed by John Zub. thumb|left|450px|1981 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Lee Street")
• 13:3913:39, 23 March 2026 Abajan Rexall Pharmacy (hist | edit) [372 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Abajan Rexall Pharmacy''' was at {{LinkToMap|1920 Touhy Avenue}}. thumb|left|450px|1966 advertisement Category:Drug stores and pharmacies Category:Touhy Avenue")
• 13:3513:35, 23 March 2026 North Continental Lumber (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''North Continental Lumber''' was at {{LinkToMap|1155 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")
• 13:0713:07, 23 March 2026 Joseph F. Szabo Company (hist | edit) [191 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Joseph F. Szabo Company''' was at {{LinkToMap|1300 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Rand Road")
• 13:0413:04, 23 March 2026 Argyle Interiors (hist | edit) [178 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Argyle Interiors''' was at {{LinkToMap|926 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")
• 12:4612:46, 23 March 2026 Cypress Inn (hist | edit) [288 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cypress Inn''' was at {{LinkToMap|1492}}. It was managed by George Fifles. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Miner Street")
• 11:0511:05, 23 March 2026 Rand River Road Auto Parts (hist | edit) [198 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rand River Road Auto Parts''' was at {{LinkToMap|1552 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Rand Road")

20 March 2026

• 12:5912:59, 20 March 2026 Plumbing by Cobra (hist | edit) [201 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Plumbing by Cobra''' was at {{LinkToMap|478 Northwest Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Northwest Highway")
• 12:5412:54, 20 March 2026 Custer Construction (hist | edit) [183 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Custer Construction''' was at {{LinkToMap|1738 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Rand Road")