Todd Wessell

Editor, Publisher and Travel Editor at Journal & Topics Newspapers

mount prospect, illinois, united states

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A strong believer in the future of newspapers and newspaper products, my professional goal is to make our publications and company the best we possibly can by emphasizing service to our customers and the best in editorial coverage. I want the best for our readers and employees and feel that our best days lie ahead.

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Get Ready For Major School Upgrades; Park Ridge Eyes Adding Onto Franklin School

OFF THE RECORD column The latest step is being taken in the plan to significantly renovate nine Des Plaines Elementary District 62 school buildings this year. District 62 this week, announced that it will accept competitive bids to perform the work no lat... See more

journal-topics.com•Todd Wessell•Jan 13, 2026

Candlelight Vigil Friday Night In Downtown Des Plaines To Mourn Victim Of ICE Shooting

Residents from Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and possibly other nearby communities will gather in downtown Des Plaines tomorrow (Friday), Jan. 9 to participate in a candlelight vigil to remember the woman who on Wednesday, Jan. 7 was shot to death by a fede... See more

journal-topics.com•Todd Wessell•Jan 8, 2026

Big Hurdle Cleared To Bring Costco Business Center To Des Plaines

Aldermen Monday night cleared an important hurdle in what will likely lead to the construction of a new Costco Business Center on the city’s far south side across from Rosemont. Costco Wholesale Corp wants to develop a 137,327 sq. ft. retail store — geare... See more

journal-topics.com•Todd Wessell•Jan 6, 2026

Meet Monday To Consider Tentative Approval For Costo Center On Devon Ave.

A major step in the development of a Costco Business Center on the far south side of Des Plaines across from Rosemont could receive city council approval Monday night. Aldermen will meet in city hall at 7 p.m. to discuss Costco Wholesale Corps’ proposal t... See more

journal-topics.com•Todd Wessell•Jan 2, 2026

Des Plaines Park Dance Manager Resigns After One Week

The man hired by the Des Plaines Park District in late November to lead the district’s dance programs resigned within a week after he started his new job. Brady VanPatten was hired by the park district effective Dec. 1 to serve as its new cultural arts ma... See more

journal-topics.com•Todd Wessell•Dec 31, 2025

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Get Ready For Major School Upgrades; Park Ridge Eyes Adding Onto Franklin School

Candlelight Vigil Friday Night In Downtown Des Plaines To Mourn Victim Of ICE Shooting

Big Hurdle Cleared To Bring Costco Business Center To Des Plaines

Meet Monday To Consider Tentative Approval For Costo Center On Devon Ave.

Des Plaines Park Dance Manager Resigns After One Week

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Get Ready For Major School Upgrades; Park Ridge Eyes Adding Onto Franklin School

Candlelight Vigil Friday Night In Downtown Des Plaines To Mourn Victim Of ICE Shooting

Big Hurdle Cleared To Bring Costco Business Center To Des Plaines

Meet Monday To Consider Tentative Approval For Costo Center On Devon Ave.

Des Plaines Park Dance Manager Resigns After One Week

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