 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is working on repairs to several Union Pacific Railroad crossings in Des Plaines.
Mt. Prospect Road closing at rail crossing June 6-10
Mt. Prospect Road between Oakton Street and Touhy Avenue, in Des Plaines, will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, 9 a.m. Monday, June 6.
A posted detour will direct motorists to Oakton Street to Wolf Road to Touhy Avenue. The work is expected to be complete by 5 p.m. Friday, June 10.
Howard Avenue closing at rail crossing June 13-15
Howard Avenue between Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road, in Des Plaines, will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, 9 a.m. Monday, June 13.
A posted detour will direct motorists to Wolf Road to Oakton Street to Mt. Prospect Road. The work is expected to be complete by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 15.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
Gubernatorial Primary Election
Don’t forget that Gubernatorial Primary Election is on June 28, 2022. Traditional early voting will take place June 13 – 27. The Des Plaines Public Library is a local early voting location. To find out more details visit cookcountyclerkil.gov/earlyvoting
 There is an exciting weekend planned with a variety of food vendors, kids activities including a rock wall and live entertainment. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 - we can't wait to see you there! Learn more at desplaines.org/taste
City Independence Day Celebrations
Community fireworks will be on Friday, July 1 at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to kick off Fourth of July weekend!
Gates open at 7 p.m.; Admission is free.
We are excited to bring back the Independence Day Parade to Des Plaines! This year's theme is "Celebrating our Heroes and Community." This beloved tradition includes community floats, live music and strolling entertainment.
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4, at the intersection of Center Street and Wicke Avenue.
Find more details at desplaines.org/july4
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June/July Meetings and Reminders
- 6/17 and 6/18 Taste of Des Plaines
- 6/20 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 6/20 Public Works Branch collection begins for 60018
- 6/21 First Day of Summer
- 7/1 Independence Day Fireworks
- 7/4 Independence Day Parade
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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