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Jeff Rogers
Director of Community & Economic Development
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-391-5545
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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Development and Project Updates

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Millions in New Projects

Des Plaines is one of northern suburban Cook County’s largest communities. With over 14 square miles of well-established residential neighborhoods, bustling commercial corridors, diverse industrial properties, and a business-focused Staff and City Council, you will find development and redevelopment opportunities in every part of our community.

The City of Des Plaines is committed to working with your business or development idea every step of the way. Our actions speak volumes as the City is witnessing millions of dollars in new development and business investment and over 60 businesses and property owners have utilized our Business Assistance Grant Program.

Current Projects

580 S Wolf Road

Highlander Transportation intends to build a new approx. 63,000 sq ft headquarters and logistics center.

2777 Mannheim Road

The previous site of Café La Cave was purchased and will be become a restaurant development for three new restaurants including Raising Canes, Cava, and Guzman Y Gomez. Demolition of the previous banquet center is completed.

1417 Ellinwood

Galaxy Hot Pot will be the first commercial user for the Welkin building, taking up to approximately 9,000 sq ft of the total commercial space. Landlord improvements are taking place currently so that the restaurant build-out can commence.

Recently Completed Projects

The projects below recently finished construction and opened their doors. All of these projects received individual attention and efficient services throughout the entire entitlement and construction process.

The Foxtail on the Lake

A new restaurant located at 1177 Howard Ave. finished construction and opened in October 2023. The restaurant is located in a previously vacant church building on Des Plaines Park District property that was revitalized for the restaurant use.

Culinary Cannabis Company

Culinary Cannabis Company located at 1245 Forest Ave. is a cannabis infuser. It is the first cannabis business for the City finished construction and is currently in operation.

The Welkin

The residential portion of the 1425 Ellinwood St. building has completed construction and is approved for occupancy.