The Des Plaines History Center will host a Coffee Talk on Thursday, May 1 on its new exhibit: “Women in Des Plaines.” Women’s vital role in the development of this community is often obscured and hidden. The further one goes into the past, the less likely it is that the work and achievements of women
Nearly 50 years ago, a new suburban radio station brought attention to Des Plaines as the home of Request Radio. Even though WYEN 107 FM has long since disappeared, you ll now find the significance of WYEN at the Des Plaines History Center.