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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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Request for Production of Records
(Freedom of Information Act)

Inspection of public records and copies thereof may be requested from:  Gloria J. Ludwig, City Clerk, City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL  60016 (fax: 847-391-5439).  You can print a PDF copy of the following:

This document is available to view in PDF format. Request for Production of Records
This document is available to view in PDF format. Freedom of Information Act Guide

Fees for copies are as follows:

Copies of records:
Building Permit Applications|
Defendant Traffic Tickets
Fire Department Fire Reports
Police (Case) Reports
$ 0.05 per page
Engineering Aerial Photo with Contour Lines $ 2.00 per sheet
Engineering Aerial Photo without Contour Lines $ 2.00 per sheet
Utility Construction Drawings $ 2.00 per sheet
Sewer/Water Zoning Maps $ 2.75 each map
City Map $ 5.00 each map
Microfilm - full page $ 0.75 per frame
Microfilm - half page $ 0.30 per frame
Police Accident Reports $ 5.00 per copy*
Police Photographs $ 6.00 per copy*
Scaled Drawings of Accident/Crime Scenes $20.00 each
CD/DVD $10.00 each
Flood Maps $ 2.00 per map
Engineering Detail Sheets $ 2.00 per map
Copy of Water or Sewer Page $ 0.25 per page
*  There shall be an extra cost for specialized work such as color printing, enlargement, etc.

 

 


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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.