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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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Flood Update
Residents should be aware that the Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) are still assessing flood related
damages. No decision has been made regarding the declaration
of a disaster by FEMA and the possibility of financial
assistance. Once a decision has been reached, the City will
make every effort to notify those residents affected through
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 The City of Des Plaines
is located approximately seventeen miles from the Chicago Loop
and five miles from O'Hare International Airport. Residents and
businesses have direct access to Metra commuter trains, the Pace
Suburban Bus System, the CTA subway system and Interstates 90, 94
and 294. Spanning over 15.85 square miles, representing 10,150
acres, with a population of 58,710, the City
is one of the largest northwest suburbs in Cook County, Illinois.
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Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea
On August 14, 2008, the City held a public meeting concerning
the Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea. The City's consultants reviewed
current conditions and issues in the subarea related to land
use, development, traffic, and other challenges connected to the
subarea's future. Subarea stakeholders then participated in an
image preference survey and then gave the consultants comments
about the subarea.
The presentation summarizing the subarea's issues and conditions
can be accessed here. In addition, maps of the subarea are
available here.
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Des Plaines Pounds Down
We are proud to introduce you to Des Plaines Pounds Down,
a program focusing on improving your overall health, as well as
that of our entire community. Des Plaines Pounds Down is
not just about weight loss, but about wellness and fitness. It
is a process, and a way of life, that we hope our community will
embrace.
Click here
for complete details about the Pounds Down Program.
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Great Eats & More!
Wondering where to go in Des Plaines for food or
entertainment? How about spending a day at a museum or cultural
activity, having dinner, and then heading to a bar to end the
night? All without leaving Des Plaines! The City is partnering
with local establishments to make finding those places much
easier. This new directory is a partial list of the best Des
Plaines has to offer. Enjoy!
Click here to view the
Great Eats and More list. |
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