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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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Des Plaines Pounds Down
We are proud to introduce you to Des Plaines Pounds Down, a program focusing on improving your overall health, as well as that of our entire community. Des Plaines Pounds Down is not just about weight loss, but about wellness and fitness. It is a process, and a way of life, that we hope our community will embrace.  Click here for complete details about the Pounds Down Program.

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  Lee/Graceland Ave Railroad Crossing Closed

This document is available to view in PDF format. 2008 Metra Platform Work

The Des Plaines Engineering Department has received notification from Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad that Lee Street and Graceland Avenue will be closed to automobile traffic for a period of two weeks from Monday, July 21, 2008 to Sunday, August 3, 2008. Click here to read the complete Press Release regarding this road construction.

     
     
Five Corners Redevelopment Plan
On May 15, 2008 the City of Des Plaines held a community meeting regarding redevelopment of the Golf Road portion of the Five Corners TIF District. Consultants gave a presentation on the possible redevelopment scenarios. Meeting participants then discussed the scenarios in small groups. The Power Point presentation, along with participant’s comments is now online here. Click on "Five Corners Redevelopment Plan" to download the file. For questions please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 847-391-5306.
  Great Eats & More!
Wondering where to go in Des Plaines for food or entertainment? How about spending a day at a museum or cultural activity, having dinner, and then heading to a bar to end the night? All without leaving Des Plaines! The City is partnering with local establishments to make finding those places much easier. This new directory is a partial list of the best Des Plaines has to offer. Enjoy!  Click here to view the Great Eats and More list.
     
     
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This document is available to view in PDF format. Letter From Mayor

The City recently entered into an agreement with CGI to provide community information on the web

 

   

 

 

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City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St.
Des Plaines, IL  60016
847-391-5300

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Events Calendar
7/21/08 City Council Meeting
7/23/08 Architectural Commission
7/25/08 Friday Night Live at Metro Square
7/28/08 Plan Commission
News Headlines
7/14/08 Lee/Graceland Ave Railroad Crossing Closed
7/10/08 Volunteers Sought At Des Plaines Food Pantry
6/20/08 Clerk Swears In New Community Service Officer
6/17/08 Des Plaines Joins With ComEd Responding To Area Business Needs
6/17/08 Clinical Government Program Underway
6/17/08 The Tiki Terrace is Open For Business
6/13/08 Memorial Day Ceremony Aired on Local Cable Channel
6/12/08 Happy Birthday, US ARMY!
6/12/08 Police Department Pen Pals
6/12/08 2008 Taste Spells Success

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