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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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Name Title Phone
Michael Conlan Director of Community & Economic Development 847-391-5306
Mike Spiel Director of Building & Code 847-391-5383
Jennifer Ganser Economic Development Coordinator 847-827-4495
Manuela Ramirez Secretary  847-391-5306
Chan Yu Associate Planner - CDBG Coordinator 847-391-5381
Scott Mangum Senior Planner 847-391-5392
Regina Lipinski Secretary / Building & Code 847-391-5370
Linda Adler Senior Clerk 847-391-5380
Al Biancalana Building Inspector 847-391-5372
Mark McIntosh Sanitarian 847-391-5377
Butch Ehrke Building Inspector 847-391-6961
John Pabian Building Inspector 847-391-5379
David Mugerditchian Electrical Inspector 847-391-5374
Paul Berner Plumbing Inspector 847-391-5305
Tina Mullett Housing Inspector 847-391-6973
Elisabeth Schnepper Housing Inspector 847-391-5376
Pam Lunsman Housing Inspector 847-391-6971

 

 


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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.