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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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Aldermen Biographies

Patricia Haugeberg Alderman – Ward 1
Alderman Patricia Haugeberg

 

Current Term
 May 2009 - April 2013

Previous Terms/Offices
Former Des Plaines Park District Commissioner

Committee Assignments
Building Code
Community Services
Public Safety

Contact Information
1702 Mill Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-514-8526 (C)
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John Robinson Alderman – Ward 2
Alderman John Robinson

Current Term
 May 2009 - April 2011

Committee Assignments
Building Code
Engineering
Legal and Licensing

Contact Information
1669 Walnut Avenue,
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-530-3345 (C)
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Matthew Bogusz Alderman – Ward 3
Alderman Matthew Bogusz

 

Current Term
 May 2009 - April 2013

Previous Terms/Offices
Trustee, Des Plaines Public Library Board 

Committee Assignments
Finance and Administration
Engineering
Public Works

Contact Information
990 W. Villa Drive,
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-514-6318 (C)
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Jean Higgason Alderman – Ward 4
Alderman Jean Higgason

 

Current Term
 April 2007 – April 2011

Previous Terms/Offices
Alderman-Ward 4-1995-1999

Committee Assignments
Finance and Administration
Community Development
Public Works

Contact Information
329 E. Washington St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-824-5838 (H)
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James Brookman

Alderman – Ward 5
Alderman James Brookman

 

Current Term
 May 2009 - April 2013

Committee Assignments
Public Safety
Legal and Licensing
Public Works

Contact Information
702 Howard Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847-812-6463 (C)
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Mark Walsten Alderman – Ward 6

Current Term
 April 2007 – April 2011

Committee Assignments
Building Code
Public Safety
Community Development

Contact Information
2303 Magnolia
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-759-9126 (H)
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Dan W. Wilson   Alderman – Ward 7
Alderman Dan W. Wilson

 

Current Term
 May 2009 - April 2013

Committee Assignments
Community Services
Finance and Administration
Legal and Licensing

Contact Information
185 Stratford Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-878-5289 (C)
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Rosemary S. Argus Alderman – Ward 8
Alderman Argus

 

Current Term
April 2007 - April 2011

Previous Terms/Offices
Alderman-Ward 8-April 2003-Present
Former Mount Prospect Park District Commissioner

Committee Assignments
Community Services
Community Development
Engineering

Contact Information
495 Courtesy Lane
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-297-4932 (H)
If you have comments or questions for Alderman Argus, please click here and fill out the contact form

 

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Events Calendar
9/6/10 City Offices Closed - Labor Day (holiday)
9/7/10 City Council Meeting
9/8/10 Economic Development Commission -CANCELLED-
9/13/10 Plan Commission
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News Headlines
Current Summer Safety Tips
Current Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction Started June 21, 2010
8/31/10 Link Card and Food Stamp Program For Counties Impacted On By July 2010 Flood
8/25/10 Community Foundation Supports "Central Cares" Backpack Drive
8/25/10 Des Plaines Receives GFOA's Budget Award

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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.