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.

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 >>>

Taste of Des Plaines Planning Begins! Snow 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>>>
Streaming Videos! The City recently entered into an agreement with CGI to provide community information on the web.  Letter From Mayor

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