Mayor Andrew Goczkowski

10/20/2026

Check out my remarks from yesterday’s City Council meeting to hear about this past weekend's successful Harvest Hoot and to learn more about the City's Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection, upcoming Community Shred Event, and Cook County United Against Hate Week.

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10/06/2026

Check out my remarks from yesterday’s City Council meeting to learn more about the upcoming budget meetings, Harvest Hoot on October 17, $1 Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre, and IDOT Construction updates!

For additional information, visit desplainesil.gov.

10/05/2026

In this edition of Monday with the Mayor, Mayor Andrew Goczkowski discusses the upcoming City Council Budget Meetings, $1 Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre, Harvest Hoot at Oakton College, and Leaf Collection.

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09/22/2026

Check out my remarks from yesterday's City Council meeting to hear about the 11th Annual Community Bike Ride, upcoming Budget Meetings, upcoming $1 Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre, and more.

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09/21/2026

In this edition of Monday with the Mayor, Mayor Andrew Goczkowski discusses the 11th Annual Community Bike Ride, Citizen's Police and Fire Academy, and City Council Budget Meetings. Learn more at desplainesil.gov. See less

09/08/2026

Do you love the Des Plaines Public Library? Here is how you can be a part of making it better than ever. I am currently seeking interested applicants who would like to be considered for a Mayoral Appointment to the Des Plaines Public Library Board.

Our Library is a gem of our community, and that's thanks in no small part to the dedicated volunteer library board members who guide its direction. They ensure that our award winning library is providing the resources, programming, and opportunities our neighbors are looking for.

If you would like to be considered for this position, I encourage you to fill out the form here:

These groups include residents who advise and serve the City as volunteers.

08/26/2026

Welcome to Community Connection with Mayor Andrew Goczkowski! This video series highlights good news throughout Des Plaines. In this edition, topics include a local restaurant earning recognition as one of the best in Chicagoland, a business serving individuals with autism celebrating its grand opening, and a local high school putting a colorful new twist on its football field.

Have a story you'd like to see featured? Send it our way via the form at desplainesil.gov/communityconnection.

08/18/2026

Check out my remarks from yesterday's City Council meeting to hear about the Food Truck Round Up, Police Department Open House, upcoming $1 Movie Nights at the Des Plaines Theatre, and more.

Find more information by visiting desplainesil.gov

08/04/2026

Check out my remarks from yesterday's City Council meeting to hear about the Oakton/Lee Corridor Public Open House, upcoming Community Paper Shredding Event, and the August Food Truck Round Up. More information is available at desplainesil.gov.

08/03/2026

In this edition of Monday with the Mayor, Mayor Andrew Goczkowski discusses moving forward with the downtown "Bank" building, National Night Out, and the next Food Truck Round Up. Learn more at desplainesil.gov