City Council Preview
Council will meet on Monday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Here are some noteworthy items on the agenda:
- Proclamations recognizing Public Service Recognition Week and Mental Health Awareness Month
- Presentation to outgoing elected officials
- Swearing-in of newly elected officials
- Consideration of the approval of the revised Business Assistance Program structure and guidelines
Read the agenda here for more details and watch the livestream here.
Food Truck Round Up
Kick off summer at the first-ever Food Truck Round Up on May 23 at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory! Grab a bite to eat from My Funnel Truck and Tiki Terrace, listen to The ShapeShifters on stage, and tour Friendship Park Conservatory’s open house from 5-8 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to attend, and lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged.
Mark your calendars for additional Food Truck Round Up events on Aug. 15 at Library Plaza in Downtown Des Plaines, and on Sept. 19 in Metropolitan Square.
Halston Market Grand Opening
Last week, we officially opened the model home at Halston Market with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. Developed by M/I Homes, Inc., Halston Market is an enclave of 125 new construction townhomes on Oakton Street. City representatives, including Mayor Goczkowski, Alderman Brookman and Alderman Smith, joined team members from M/I Homes in the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Public Works Branch Collection
In addition to the yard waste collection provided by LRS from April-November, Public Works provides supplemental branch collection beginning in May. Get the collection schedule on the April page of our Community Calendar at desplaines.org/annualcalendar.
- Place branches on the parkway by 7 a.m. on collection day. It may take up to 2 weeks to collect each zone. If branches are placed out late, incorrectly, or cannot be reached, collection will not be attempted again until the next month.
- Do not obstruct sidewalks or streets.
- Branches should be 2 feet or longer, cleanly cut (without roots), and smaller than six inches in diameter, with cut ends pointing to the curb.
 Algonquin Road resurfacing begins April 26
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) just announced that resurfacing of Algonquin Rd., from Elmhurst Rd. (Illinois 83) to Wolf Rd. in Des Plaines will begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, April 26.
To complete the work intermittent daytime lane closures will be required. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction, anticipated to be completed in October.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Alternative routes are encouraged. Read the full press release about the project.
 Flood Safety Tips
Heavy rain can result in flooding, which can create dangerous circumstances both inside and outside. These tips can help keep you safe during a flood:
- Do not walk through flowing water or drive through flooded areas.
- Stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires.
- Look out for animals that have been flooded out of their homes.
- Be alert for gas leaks and turn off the electricity in your home.
- Unplug sanitary sewer ejector pits (typically in basements).
- Beware of CO exhaust from gas-powered machines like generators.
- Use protective gear when cleaning up and clean everything that got wet.
Go to floodsmart.gov for more flood safety tips!
Community Garage Sale
Looking to do some spring cleaning and part ways with old belongings? Participate in the 2023 Community Garage Sale from May 5-7! Register to hold a sale at your home by May 2, 5 p.m., and you’ll be included on the City’s interactive virtual garage sale map. The cost to join is free, and both Des Plaines zip codes are eligible for participation.
Go to desplaines.org/communitygaragesale for more information!
May Meetings & Reminders
- 5/1 Monthly Public Works branch collection begins in 60016
- 5/1 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 5/5-5/7 Community Garage Sale
- 5/14 Mother’s Day
- 5/15 Monthly Public Works branch collection begins in 60018
- 5/15 Lawn watering restrictions begin
- 5/15 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 5/23 Food Truck Round Up 5-8 p.m. at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory
- 5/29 Memorial Day, City offices closed. One-day delay for refuse collection.
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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