  Welcome
to Des Plaines, Illinois! Des Plaines is approximately
seventeen miles from downtown Chicago. Located in the heart of
the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Des Plaines residents are within
minutes of all major transportation centers including, Chicago’s
O’Hare International airport, Metra Commuter Train (which connects
commuters to Amtrak), Pace Suburban Bus System, CTA "L" and
Interstates 90, 94, and 294.
Diversity gives "The City of Destiny" a unique flavor. The
city has a population base of 58,710.
In addition to an ethnically diverse community, the city is home to
several Fortune 500 companies as well as many industrial,
commercial, retail and service businesses -- giving residents low
property taxes with a wide variety of city services. The city
covers 15.85 square miles.
The City of Des Plaines operates under the Council-Manager form
of government. The Council acts as the City's legislative body,
enacting the laws and establishing the policies that govern the
city. The Council consists of a part-time Mayor and the Alderman
representing each of the eight individual wards. A full-time City
Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the city.
 Des Plaines has much to offer.
The Des Plaines Park District maintains two golf courses, driving
range, a water park as well as a full range of programs and
activities. The Des Plaines Senior Center offers an array of
services and events for local seniors. The city has also begun "The
Taste of Des Plaines," an annual event featuring local entertainment
and restaurants.
 Des Plaines is committed to
ongoing development within its city, including revitalizing the
downtown area. In 2000 the city opened its doors to a brand
new state-of-the-art library along with a new retail district
signaling the beginning of a renaissance in Des Plaines.
Downtown redevelopment and new economic growth offer bright
prospects for the future of Des Plaines.
One such resource for Des Plaines is the Metropolitan Square
development. The City of Des Plaines is finished with major
construction with Metropolitan Square, its new downtown
redevelopment project. The project is anchored by a new 40,000
square foot Shop & Save Marketplace grocery store and include an
additional 56,000 square feet of retail space, 22,000 square feet of
office space and 135 condominium and loft units situated on
automobile/ pedestrian lanes and walkways in a "Main Street"
setting.
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