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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!

Welcome to Des Plaines!The City of Des Plaines is located approximately seventeen miles from the Chicago Loop and five miles from 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.  MORE >>>

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CITY OF DES PLAINES TIF #4/FIVE CORNERS PUBLIC MEETING
The City and its consultant team will hold a public meeting on redevelopment options for the Golf Road portion of the Five Corners TIF District. This planning workshop will focus on commercial options, and will not involve any residential areas of the TIF District. Click here to view the TIF 4 Map

The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the second floor banquet room at Des Plaines Golf Center, 353 N. Des Plaines River Road. Read more about TIF 4 by clicking here.

 
Taste of Des Plaines Planning Begins!
Taste of Des PlainesSnow may be on the ground, but organizers of the annual Taste of Des Plaines, sponsored by the Des Plaines Special Events Commission, are busy making plans for an even bigger and better event, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 6, 7 and 8, 2008.
Read about more Taste of Des Plaines event info here>>>
   
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Events Calendar
5/16/08 Des Plaines Community Garage Sale
5/19/08 City Council Meeting
5/20/08 Library Board
5/26/08 Plan Commission
News Headlines
5/15/08 City Announces Levee 50 Ribbon Cutting Postponed
5/15/08 Fire Department Celebrates
4/29/08 Mayor Declares Elks Youth Week
4/24/08 June 30 Deadline for 2008/9 Vehicle and Pet Stickers
4/22/08 Police Department Promotions
4/18/08 City To Distribute Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
4/14/08 Islamic Community Center Presents Check To Non-Profit Agency
4/14/08 Federal Jury Trial Ends in Verdict For the City of Des Plaines
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