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.


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.

Casino Presentation
Click below to see the January 25, 2010 Midwest Gaming
presentation to the Plan Commission on the proposed casino in
Des Plaines.
Midwest Gaming Casino Presentation
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.

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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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