Des Plaines community honors beloved letter carrier retiring after nearly 40 years

In Des Plaines, neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop this tight-knit community from taking time out from their busy lives to honor their longtime letter carrier, Gary Connor, as he retires after spending nearly 40 years at the Postal Service. 

Community throws retirement party for letter carrier
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He delivered the mail in the same Des Plaines community for twenty years making lifelong friendships every step of the way. Today those on his route honored him as his career at the post office comes to an end.

Sculpture of Pilgrim Mother arrives at suburban shrine
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The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Pilgrim Mother statue arrives in northwest suburbs for monthlong display

Thousands of faithful parishioners gathered in the northwest suburbs on Wednesday to celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Life-sized ‘Pilgrim Mother’ sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines

A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.

Life-sized ?Pilgrim Mother? sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
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A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.

Des Plaines Theatre celebrates 100 years
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A suburban landmark is marking a big milestone. The Des Plaines Theatre just turned 100.

Ronnie Marmo embodies Lenny Bruce at Des Plaines Theatre
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Ronnie Marmo previews his one-man show of "I'm not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" playing Sunday at Des Plaines Theatre.

Classic rock concert in Des Plaines to benefit epilepsy research
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Two legendary Chicago bands?The Generations and The Wise Guys?will join forces on July 25 for a special concert supporting epilepsy research through Joey?s Song.