Des Plaines

geographical name

1
river 150 miles (241 kilometers) long in northeastern Illinois flowing south to unite with the Kankakee River forming the Illinois River
2
city in northeastern Illinois northwest of Chicago population 58,364

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“Des Plaines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Des%20Plaines. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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