2007/8 New Year's Eve Photo Album

Local residents dine at Library
Local residents dine as they listen to the music of Route 66 in the Des Plaines Public Library on New Year’s Eve.
Jewels the Clown
Des Plaines’ own Jewels the Clown entertained throughout the evening at the New Year’s Eve event held downtown Des Plaines.
Jim Wozny and Linda Forman
Des Plaines Special Events Commissioner and Chairman of New Year’s Eve on the Plaza Jim Wozny (left) poses for a photograph with Chairman of the Special Events Commission Linda Forman (right) at the New Year’s Eve Event. The group of thirteen volunteers coordinated the event with the help of contributions from local businesses.
Mayor Arredia and wife Jean
Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia (right) poses with wife Jean (left) outside the Library on New Year’s Eve.
People gathered at Library Plaza
A sea of people jammed Des Plaines Library Plaza at the stroke of midnight to watch the diamond ball descend marking the onset of 2008!
Mayor and Museum Director Joy Matthiessen pose for a photo at the History Center.
Mayor and Museum Director Joy Matthiessen pose for a photo at the History Center.
Mayor Tony Arredia serves pizza at the New Year’s Event.
Mayor Tony Arredia serves pizza with Aurora Abella-Austriaco at the New Year’s Event.
Linda Forman, Special Events Commission Chairman and Nicole Becker, volunteer.
Linda Forman, Special Events Commission Chairman and Nicole Becker, volunteer.
The annual visit to 1st United Methodist Church for Karaoke.
The annual visit to 1st United Methodist Church for Karaoke.
Jim Wozny, New Year’s Eve Chairman, and Linda Forman, Special Events Chairman harmonize with Mayor Tony Arredia.
Jim Wozny, New Year’s Eve Chairman, and Linda Forman, Special Events Chairman harmonize with Mayor Tony Arredia.
 Old Country Buffet Bee visits the Library.
 Old Country Buffet Bee visits the Library.
 Mayor Tony Arredia, Citizens on Patrol Volunteer Jo Anne Ross, and Alderman Laura Murphy.
  Mayor Tony Arredia, Citizens on Patrol Volunteer Jo Anne Ross, and Alderman Laura Murphy.
Police Chief James Prandini warms up at St. Mary’s on New Year’s Eve.
Police Chief James Prandini warms up at St. Mary’s on New Year’s Eve.  Snow and low temps didn’t keep the crowds away.
 Bingo at St. Mary Church on New Year’s Eve.
 Bingo at St. Mary Church on New Year’s Eve.
Mike Lake, representing local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2992, and Alderman Marty Moylan lend a hand at the Bingo party. 
Mike Lake, representing local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2992, and Alderman Marty Moylan lend a hand at the Bingo party.  The Vets hosted the Bingo event.
Maggie Miller and Mary Utt share a little New Year’s Eve cheer following the diamond ball drop on New Year’s.
Maggie Miller and Mary Utt share a little New Year’s Eve cheer following the diamond ball drop on New Year’s.
 Happy New Year! Des Plaines.
 Happy New Year! Des Plaines.
The snow outside did not stop the over 300 residents inside the Des Plaines Theatre for "Radio Disney"
The snow outside did not stop the over 300 residents inside the Des Plaines Theatre for "Radio Disney"

Des Plaines Public works positions the Diamond on the flag pole in front of the library for the Midnight drop.
Des Plaines Public works positions the Diamond on the flag pole in front of the library for the Midnight drop.