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Des Plaines Public Library

Explore Chicagoland's Past Through Historical Newspapers

Browse or research the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive Collection for coverage from 1875-1978 or the Chicago Sun-Times Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1929 through today. The Chicago Tribune historical collection offers full text version of the newspaper including photographs, ads and obituaries from 1849–2000. GET STARTED

Adult Program

Plant Swap

Find a new plant friend. Monday, August 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm All the Details

Meet in 1st Floor Lobby

Meet with Your Government Representatives & Staff

Staff of Duckworth, Murphy, Quigley, Krishnamoorthi, Mussman, Trevor. Tuesday, August 12 9:30am - 11:30am More Info

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