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Posted on: February 22, 2012

Goodwill Donation Center Open In Des Plaines

Goodwill

The Des Plaines Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 1521 Lee Street, hosted a ribbon cutting attended by local dignitaries marking the opening of the new facility. For details regarding Goodwill operations, donations, etc.... Read more...

Posted on: February 22, 2012

Ash Tree Removal on Wolf Rd

The Des Plaines Public Works Department has contracted Robert W. Hendricksen Tree Company to remove several Ash trees along Wolf Road, between Rand Road and Cumberland Circle, due to Emerald Ash Borer infestation. This work... Read more...

Posted on: February 21, 2012

Emergency Communications Specialist Retires After 37 Years

Van Spankeren Retirement

A party was recently celebrated for Lynn Van Spankeren, Emergency Communications Specialist, who retired after 37 years of services with the City of Des Plaines/North Suburban Emergency Communications Center (NSECC)... Read more...

Posted on: February 17, 2012

Rock For Cancer Spells Success

Rock Against Cancer

Over $1,000 was raised for the American Brain Tumor Association, thanks to Maine West High School’s “Rock Against Cancer,” Concert held at 6:30 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner Street. ... Read more...

Posted on: February 13, 2012

Des Plaines Supports Relay For Life

Relay For Life

It is not too early to start planning for the 10th Annual Relay For Life/Des Plaines/Park Ridge, scheduled for June 29-30, 2012, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road. The American Cancer Society’s signature event... Read more...

Posted on: February 10, 2012

Clerk Announces Last Day to Register/Early/Absentee Voting for March Primary

Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig announced that the last day to register to vote before the March 20, 2012, Primary Election is Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Registration is available 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday, in... Read more...

Posted on: February 7, 2012

Mayor Visits Our Lady of Destiny School

Mayor Our Lady of Destiny

Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan was recently invited to our Lady of Destiny School in honor of Catholic School’s Week and to receive a Social Science project compiled by Mrs. Mary Jane Deshon’s First Grade Class. The... Read more...

Posted on: February 3, 2012

Local Fire Departments Say “Thanks” To State Representative

FD Nekritz

The Des Plaines Fire Department was one of 18 local departments, comprising the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3, to acknowledge elected officials for their continued support of the fire service and of disaster... Read more...

Posted on: February 2, 2012

Police Invite Seniors To Citizens Police Academy

The Des Plaines Police Department and the Frisbie Senior Center will be hosting the 2012 Senior Citizen Police Academy, 10 AM –Noon, Wednesdays from March 14- May 30, 2012, at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 Northwest Highway,... Read more...

Posted on: January 31, 2012

City Clerk Ludwig To Register Voters

Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig will be registering voters for upcoming elections, 1-4 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at The Heritage, 800 S. Des Plaines Avenue/ River Road. All eligible Des Plaines residents are... Read more..

Posted on: January 31, 2012

Miss Tall Chicago And Miss Tall International Visit City Hall

Miss Tall

Last week Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan was visited by Miss Tall International Talisha Tolliver and Miss Tall Chicago Amy Burkard who were in Des Plaines for the 66th Anniversary Gala of the Paramount Tall Club of... Read more...

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Police Commendation Awards Presented

Police Commendation Awards

Des Plaines City Officials recently acknowledged four Police Department personnel with Departmental Commendations, presented to “officers who perform an outstanding police act with diligence, perseverance, or exceptional... Read more...

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Police Officer Harrison Receives Life Saving Award

Officer Harrison

Des Plaines City Officials recently acknowledged members of the Police and Fire Department for heroic actions, which resulted in the saving of lives. One such incident involved Des Plaines Police Officer Chris Harrison who... Read more...

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Firefighter Jones, Szerlag, Donovan, Peirson & Bedrich Recognized

Fire Dept Acknowledged

Des Plaines City Officials recently acknowledged members of the Police and Fire Departments for heroic actions which resulted in life saving efforts on the morning of December 10, 2011 when resident Brian Hruby was found... Read more...

Posted on: January 26, 2012

City Receives Certificate for Excellence

CAFR Award

The City of Des Plaines recently received notification from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) that a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been... Read more

Posted on: January 25, 2012

Illinois Department of Transportation Announces - Des Plaines Police "A Winner"

The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT) recently announced that the Des Plaines Police Department won a Decatur Hand Held Radar unit for their participation in the Thanksgiving Campaign... Read more...

Posted on: December 27, 2011

Des Plaines Electronics Recycling Program

The City of Des Plaines Department of Public Works & Engineering and Acme Refining are partnering for free Electronics Recycling beginning January 4, 2012. Des Plaines residents and businesses may bring items from 8 AM – 3... Read more...

Posted on: December 6, 2011

City Offers Holiday Light Recycling

The Des Plaines Public Works & Engineering Department and the Des Plaines Deep Green Committee are partnering to co-host a free holiday light recycling event throughout the months of December, January and February. Residents... Read more...



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