• Harvest Hoot

    Harvest Hoot

    Join us at this brand-new fall event on October 14 from 12-4 p.m. at Oakton College!

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  • Welcome to Des Plaines

    Welcome to Des Plaines

    Whether you live here, work here, play here, or want to come for a visit--we're glad you're here.

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  • Open for Business

    Open for Business

    We are committed to the success and growth of our business community.

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  • 2023 Preparedness Month

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    Emergency Preparedness Month

    National Preparedness Month is a reminder to prepare and plan in case of an emergency. Check out this video to learn more.

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    Speeding PSA

    Check out this video with DPPD Officer, Jennifer Nelson, to learn some tips on how to keep yourself from speeding.

  • Municipal Excellence

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    Strategic Goals

    Check out this video to learn about one of the City's strategic goals: Municipal Excellence!

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    The Hot Seat

    Welcome to The Hot Seat - A Des Plaines spicy food challenge. Watch Lieutenant Brian Hoffman from the Des Plaines Fire Department go head-to-head with Officer Katie Kozlowski from the Des Plaines Police Department.

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    Digital Permitting

    The City of Des Plaines is rolling out a new online permitting system. Residents and businesses will submit all materials for permits, registrations and renewals digitally through the new self-service portal.

  • 2023 Spotlight on Community Character

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    Strategic Goals

    Learn about one of the City's strategic goals: Community Character! Our team has already hit the ground running with planning ways to engage with the public and build community.

  • Algonquin Rd Overpass video

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    Strategic Goals

    Mayor Goczkowski discusses a top strategic goal: Infrastructure and Mobility as he highlights the proposed Algonquin Rd. Bridge.