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The mission of the City of Des Plaines is to continually enhance
the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens and businesses of the community
through the development and delivery of reliable and efficient services.

Welcome to Des Plaines!
 

The City of Des Plaines is located approximately seventeen miles from the Chicago Loop and is adjacent to O'Hare International Airport. Residents and businesses have direct access to Metra commuter trains, the Pace Suburban Bus System, the CTA subway system and Interstates 90, 94 and 294. Spanning over 15.85 square miles, representing 10,150 acres, with a population of 58,710, the City is one of the largest northwest suburbs in Cook County, Illinois.  Click here to read more about Des Plaines' community.

Presidents Day
City offices will be closed in observation of Presidents Day – Monday, February 15, 2010.  Curbside waste collection, however, will not be interrupted.  Arc Disposal will follow its normal schedule.
2010 Social Service Funding
Please be advised that the City of Des Plaines is beginning its process of preparing recommendations on funding requests from various social service agencies for the City's 2010 Budget. 
Click here to read more about 2010 Social Services Funding.
Casino Presentation
Click below to see the January 25, 2010 Midwest Gaming presentation to the Plan Commission on the proposed casino in Des Plaines.
This document is available to view in PDF format. Midwest Gaming Casino Presentation
This document is available to view in PDF format. Casino Presentation (Hi-Res 60 MB)
State of The City 2010
Mayor Moylan gave his State of the City address to the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 21, 2010. 
Click here to view this video
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City of Des Plaines TIF #4/Five Corners Report
On January 4, 2010 the Des Plaines City Council  heard a presentation on the on final plan for the Five Corners TIF District. The reports can be viewed online.

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Events Calendar
2/8/10 Plan Commission -Cancelled-
2/9/10 Police Pension Board
2/9/10 Historical Society Board
2/9/10 Consumer Protection Commission
News Headlines
Current H1N1 (Swine Flu) Updates
2/8/10 2010 Social Service Agency Funding
2/8/10 Des Plaines Sgt. Boyd Retires
2/4/10 Cuzzin's Restaurant Opens In Des Plaines
2/3/10 IEMA’s Campaign Turns Focus to Workplace Preparedness
2/3/10 Mayor Presents Check From 1st Lady's Lunch To Father Smyth
1/22/10 Mayor's State of the City Address
1/22/10 Marines Display DP Flag in Iraq

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