Skip to ContentCity of Des Plaines Logo
City of Des Plaines Logo

City ServicesLiving In Des PlainesGovernmentEconomic DevelopmentOnline Reference Desk

Hot Items
Search Website
 
 Advanced Search
Have A Question?  Ask Des Plaines!

City of Des Plaines Logo

 

Quick Reference Links
Flood Protection
Great Eats and More
Bids and Proposals
Building Permit Information
Chamber of Commerce
Minutes and Agendas
Directory
E-Pay
Email List
Employment
Forms and Applications
Freedom of Information Request (FOIA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Site Map
Special Events
Zoning Information
Zoning Ordinances

City ServicesPolice Department
There are forms or permits related to this department available in the Online Reference Desk section of our website.  Click here.Overview  |  Chief of Police  |  Alcohol Awareness Training
Animal Control  |  Auxiliary  |  Citizens on Patrol  |  Community Service Officers
Crime Prevention & Other Programs    |  Crossing Guards  |  Curfew Regulations
Eligibility List  |  Employment Opportunities  |  Facility Proposal  |  K9 Unit
Latest News  |  Law Updates  |  Mission Statement  |  Parental Responsibility
Parking Violations  |  Records Division  |  School Safety Guide
Sex Offender Information  |  Traffic Unit  |  Vehicle Towing Procedure  |  Volunteers
Youth Programs

Crossing Guards

 Crossing guards are present to help children cross the streets safely.The City of Des Plaines is home to many schools. Children can be found walking to and from these schools throughout the entire school year. Crossing guards are present to help children cross the streets safely. In Des Plaines there are approximately 41 schools crossing zones where crossing guards are stationed. Crossing guards wear a traffic safety vest and hold a portable stop sign making it easy to identify them. Everyone must obey his or her lawful commands. State law requires full obedience to crossing guards, equal to that of a police officer. Any person convicted of violating this law is subject to a mandatory fine of $150.00.

Care for more information regarding crossing guards or are interested in becoming a crossing guard? please call 847-827-2832.

This document is available to view in PDF format. Crossing Guard Map (3.2 MB)

 

 

 

Living In Des Plaines  |  Your Local Government  |  Your City Services
Economic Development  |  Online City Reference Desk
  Search  |  Site Map  |  Home

 

Award Winner - MuniNet Guide and Review

Municipal Web Services' Accessibility Logo.  Click here to go to the Municipal Web Services' website to read more about Accessibility.

Send feedback to the City by clicking here.
Click here to report a website technical issue.

This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher or Firefox 2.0 or higher.

City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St.
Des Plaines, IL  60016
847-391-5300

Adobe Acrobat Reader Logo
This site has documents available
 in PDF format.  If your browser does
 not have the Acrobat Reader
plug-in that is required to view
these documents, click here to
 download a free copy of this software.

Site Design/Development by
Bringing the World to Your Corner of the World

Site Use Policy

All information © 2008 Des Plaines, Illinois 

ICCS Licensed Web Site Labeled with ICRA This site is rated with SafeSurf.

Events Calendar
7/25/08 Friday Night Live at Metro Square
7/28/08 Plan Commission
7/29/08 Zoning Board of Appeals
7/31/08 Committee of the Whole - Legal & Licensing Committee - Discussion of Term Limits
News Headlines
7/14/08 Lee/Graceland Ave Railroad Crossing Closed
7/10/08 Volunteers Sought At Des Plaines Food Pantry
6/20/08 Clerk Swears In New Community Service Officer
6/17/08 Des Plaines Joins With ComEd Responding To Area Business Needs
6/17/08 Clinical Government Program Underway
6/17/08 The Tiki Terrace is Open For Business
6/13/08 Memorial Day Ceremony Aired on Local Cable Channel
6/12/08 Happy Birthday, US ARMY!
6/12/08 Police Department Pen Pals
6/12/08 2008 Taste Spells Success

More...