June 7 City E-News: Pride Month, Access Point, Fair Housing 101

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Message from Mayor Goczkowski

It’s Pride Month in Des Plaines, and we’re celebrating the occasion. Last week, we hoisted the Pride Flag at the Civic Center. We were joined by community members, elected officials, and allies from around the community. At the City Council meeting this week, we welcomed representatives from Maine West Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Oakton Pride Club, and SPEAK Des Plaines as we officially recognized Pride Month with a proclamation.

Both of these initiatives serve as a recognition that encourages conversation, understanding, and acceptance. Together, we can build a society that celebrates the beauty of diversity, where every individual is valued, respected, and embraced for who they are.

As always, feel free to contact me directly at agoczkowski@desplaines.org or 847-391-5301. Please share this E-News with your family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to subscribe.

Access Point

The next issue of our print newsletter, Access Point, should arrive in mailboxes shortly. Get a sneak peek at the online version.

Taste of Des Plaines

Thanks to our sponsors! They are helping to support a fun community event weekend. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17 - we can't wait to see you there! Learn more at desplaines.org/taste.

Request for Proposals (RFP) Downtown Des Plaines

The City of Des Plaines is offering an exciting opportunity to submit a proposal to become a tenant business at the former Leela Arts Center/Masonic Temple building located at 1452-1460 Miner Street/608-620 Lee Street. Please find the official Request for Proposal document on the City website. The City is seeking Tenant Partners in retail, entertainment, events, and food-and-beverage sectors to lease and operate consumer-focused businesses or programming in tenant spaces within the building.

The City will host an Open House and walk-through for respondents. The date and time of the Open House will be shared upon event registration, which can be completed via the electronic form here. All registrations should be received by 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 19. 

Fair Housing 101

In partnership with Open Communities, the City will host a Fair Housing workshop on Thursday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Whether you are a homeowner, renter, landlord, or someone who wants to create a fair housing community for everyone in Des Plaines, join us to learn more about Fair Housing and why it matters to you.

June Meetings & Reminders

• 6/16 and 6/17 Taste of Des Plaines
• 6/18 Father’s Day
• 6/19 Public Works June Branch collection begins for 60018 zip code
• 6/19 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
• 6/23 – 6/25 Traveling Korean War Memorial – Lake Park

Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.

City of Des Plaines
Phone 847.391.5300

1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016