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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.

 

 

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Welcome to the City of Des Plaines! This site is provided to help you acquaint yourself with our community, the people who comprise and govern it, and the many services available. We hope you enjoy our town and, if you are planning on staying for awhile, we hope that you will find Des Plaines a comfortable and friendly place to live. We hope you will enjoy calling Des Plaines "home."

An information packet is available and can be picked up in the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us using this form or call City Hall at 847-391-5300. You are also welcome to stop by in person. Des Plaines City Hall is located at 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, weekdays. Our doors are open to you.

Coming Soon!  New edition of Des Plaines Lifestyle Magazine

To establish water and garbage service:  City Billing 847-391-5322

Other utilities:

Arc Disposal and Recycling 847-981-0091
AT&T  800-244-4444
Comcast Cable 800-266-2278
ComEd  800-334-7661
Northern Illinois Gas (NICOR) 888-642-6748
Wide Open West (WOW) Cable 866-496-9669

Purchase your Des Plaines vehicle sticker: City Billing 847-391-5322

Find out your parcel number, school district, and garbage day here: GIS Maps

 

 


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Events Calendar
9/7/10 City Council Meeting
9/8/10 Economic Development Commission -CANCELLED-
9/13/10 Plan Commission
9/14/10 Historical Society Board
News Headlines
Current Summer Safety Tips
Current Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction Started June 21, 2010
9/3/10 Save Green While Going Green Presentation
9/3/10 9-11 Patriot Day Ceremony Planned
8/25/10 Community Foundation Supports "Central Cares" Backpack Drive

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Labor Day
Residential garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week. Monday pick-ups will be completed on Tuesday, and so on. Related concerns can be directed to Arc Disposal at 847- 981-0091. 
Independence Day Celebration
The Independence Day weekend was an event to remember in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the July 4th celebration.
Casino Groundbreaking
For the $445 million casino and entertainment complex at Des Plaines River Road and Devon Avenue in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the groundbreaking.