The City of Des Plaines does not have designated hours for trick-or-treating on Halloween. However, we encourage parents to be aware of the hazards that exist after sunset. If children are trick-or-treating at dusk or after dark, glow sticks and flashlights will enhance their visibility. Drivers should exercise caution at all times, but special attention should be given when driving near schools, parks, and residential neighborhoods on Halloween.

For more safety tips visit Des Plaines - Local Alerts.

Download flyers to let your neighbors know if your home is participating in trick-or-treating.

The proposed 2022 budget maintains our conservative approach, while recommending funding for projects, operations and personnel that continue to advance the City’s mission and the City Council’s Strategic Plan Goals.

Council will meet over a series of meetings in October to review and discuss the proposed budget. (All meetings are open to the public).

View the proposed budget materials.

8/26/2021

Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continue to increase — effective Monday, Aug. 30. (Cook County implemented an indoor mask requirement earlier this month). Find out more.

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois.

Application Portal Opening August 18th.

Learn more about the program and eligibility.