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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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Community Meeting - Design Des Plaines
The City is rewriting its Zoning Code and needs your help to “Design Des Plaines.” Please attend a Community Meeting on September 17th and offer input on the types of development you prefer.

Community Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:30 pm at the Public Library in Downtown. For more information call 391-5392 or click here.

   
     
     
  Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea
On August 14, 2008, the City held a public meeting concerning the Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea. The City's consultants reviewed current conditions and issues in the subarea related to land use, development, traffic, and other challenges connected to the subarea's future. Subarea stakeholders then participated in an image preference survey and then gave the consultants comments about the subarea. The presentation summarizing the subarea's issues and conditions can be accessed here. In addition, maps of the subarea are available here.

 
     
     
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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  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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City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St.
Des Plaines, IL  60016
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Events Calendar
9/10/08 Economic Development Commission
9/10/08 Architectural Commission
9/11/08 9-11 "Patriot Day" Ceremony
9/14/08 6th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon
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9/6/08 Design Des Plaines Meeting Scheduled
9/5/08 Constitution Week Declared by Mayor
9/3/08 Firefighters Sworn In
9/3/08 Levee 50 Construction/Lane Closure on Rand Road
8/29/08 Lexington Park Ribbon Cutting
8/26/08 Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea Info and Survey
8/26/08 Touhy I-294 Ramp Closure
8/26/08 Add your special event to the Des Plaines Community Sign
8/26/08 Police Department To Conduct Safety Checkpoint
8/15/08 Busse Highway Resurfacing
8/1/08 Des Plaines - One of the First in Illinois Prepared to Save Newborns

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