City of Des Plaines Government

City of Des Plaines Government This is the official page for the City of Des Plaines, Illinois. To learn more about the City’s services and programs, please visit www.desplaines.org.

Des Plaines is a thriving community in a prime strategic location, adjacent to commuter and freight rail, Interstate 90, Interstate 294, O’Hare International Airport, and just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. The site is administered and monitored by the City of Des Plaines. However, it is not monitored 24/7. If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1 immediately. The purpose of this Facebook is to presen

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Hakuna Matata, in downtown Des Plaines! Don't miss The Lion King at 7 p.m. tonight as the latest movie in our $1 Family ...
06/16/2026

Hakuna Matata, in downtown Des Plaines!

Don't miss The Lion King at 7 p.m. tonight as the latest movie in our $1 Family Film Series with the Des Plaines Theatre. Sing along with Simba, Pumbaa, Timon, and all your favorite characters in this beloved Disney animated classic.

Please note that tickets are cash only. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase.

View the full lineup for this year's $1 Family Film Series at desplainesil.gov/movies.

06/15/2026

In this edition of Monday with the Mayor, Mayor Andrew Goczkowski discusses the upcoming Taste of Des Plaines, Community Fireworks, and Independence Day Parade, along with other city updates. Learn more at desplainesil.gov

The City Council will meet in person this evening at 7 p.m.Stream the meeting online: desplainesil.gov/livestreamFind th...
06/15/2026

The City Council will meet in person this evening at 7 p.m.

Stream the meeting online: desplainesil.gov/livestream
Find the meeting agenda: desplainesil.gov/agendas

Roll the dice and let the adventure begin! Our $1 Movie Night series in partnership with the Des Plaines Theatre continu...
06/09/2026

Roll the dice and let the adventure begin! Our $1 Movie Night series in partnership with the Des Plaines Theatre continues tonight with a 7 p.m. screening of Jumanji (1995). Join us for the classic film starring Robin Williams, where a mysterious board game unleashes jungle-sized chaos, excitement, and laughs.

Please note that tickets are cash only. Concessions will be available for purchase.

We're excited to share the full lineup for this year's $1 Movie Night series! Check out all the upcoming films at desplainesil.gov/movies

The Sustainability Plan public workshop is tonight! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Council Chambers to share your feed...
06/08/2026

The Sustainability Plan public workshop is tonight!

Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Council Chambers to share your feedback and help shape the City’s updated Sustainability Plan. Staff and consultants will present the planning process and share results from the City’s emissions audit.

Can’t make it? The community survey is still open through June 22 and takes just a few minutes to complete. Visit desplainesil.gov/sustainability to participate.

Taste of Des Plaines starts two weeks from today! This year’s festival will feature an incredible lineup of live music y...
06/05/2026

Taste of Des Plaines starts two weeks from today! This year’s festival will feature an incredible lineup of live music you won’t want to miss.

Kick off the weekend on Friday night with Sixteen Candles, bringing all your favorite 80s pop hits to the Main Stage. Then on Saturday night, ARRA takes over with an energetic set of classic rock favorites.

It’s shaping up to be a great weekend of music, food, and summer fun in Des Plaines. For full details on the lineup and festival information, visit desplainesil.gov/taste

06/05/2026

Welcome to the City Spotlight! Join us for a quick look at what's going on around the City. Learn more at desplainesil.gov.

The City of Des Plaines Sustainability Plan public workshop is just a few days away.Join us on Monday, June 8, from 6 to...
06/03/2026

The City of Des Plaines Sustainability Plan public workshop is just a few days away.

Join us on Monday, June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Council Chambers to share your feedback and help shape the City’s updated Sustainability Plan. Staff and consultants will present the planning process and share results from the City’s emissions audit.

Can’t make it? The community survey is still open through June 22 and takes just a few minutes to complete. Visit desplainesil.gov/sustainability to participate.

Don’t miss your opportunity to step into a world of adventure tonight with a special $1 screening of The NeverEnding Sto...
06/02/2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to step into a world of adventure tonight with a special $1 screening of The NeverEnding Story at the Des Plaines Theatre. The screening begins at 7 p.m. as part of the $1 Film Series, presented in partnership with the City of Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Theatre.

This beloved classic follows a young boy who discovers a mysterious book that transports him into a magical world fighting to survive.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the Des Plaines Theatre website.

Enjoy $1 Family Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre all June long! Bring the whole family for classic films every Tu...
06/01/2026

Enjoy $1 Family Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre all June long! Bring the whole family for classic films every Tuesday at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. and concessions available. Don’t miss the June lineup, and stay tuned for more great movie nights in July and August!

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Des Plaines, IL

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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