March 14 City E-News: Yard Waste Collection, Welcome New Restaurants

City of Des Plaines sent this bulletin at 03/14/2024 03:30 PM CDT

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Message from Mayor Goczkowski

Last week, I had the honor of presenting at the Des Plaines Chamber's Annual Community Enhancement Awards and Mayor's Address to Business, an event I always cherish as it allows me to engage with our local business community and highlight the City's progress.

In 2023:

Des Plaines welcomed over 85 new businesses
We saw investments totaling nearly $106 million in residential, commercial, and industrial development
Diligent efforts have drastically reduced our debt from over $100 million in 2005 to just $6.8 million of TIF-related debt today
The City continues its course to be debt-free by 2028

The City Council's policies and strategic investments pave the way for a brighter future. We value our partnerships with local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce, which are vital for our community's growth. Congratulations to the award winners, and thank you to everyone who has chosen Des Plaines. My remarks from the event can be found at desplaines.org/mayor.

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.

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Des Plaines Welcomes Three New Restaurants

It’s been a busy and delicious week in Des Plaines! We welcomed three new restaurants to our business community and City officials and representatives from the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry were delighted to participate in ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate. Join us in congratulating these establishments and show your support by visiting them soon.

Ribbon Cutting at three restaurants image

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrated the opening of Pita Pita, Karavan, and Qué bolà! Cuban Cafe.

LRS Bill Increase Explained

The agreement between Des Plaines and LRS to increase their rates every year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The City negotiated the allowed annual increase to be between only 2% and 3% to maintain affordable prices for our residents. The increase for 2024 will be 3%, making LRS’ new average rate $19.33 per month. The new rate begins April 1, 2024.

LRS monthly costs remain over $5 lower than what was projected from other area providers during contract negotiations. Visit lrsrecycles.com to learn more about LRS and its services.

Yard Waste Collection

From April 1 through November 30, LRS collects residential yard waste weekly on residents’ regular garbage collection day. Please limit yard waste to grass clippings, leaves, plant clippings, twigs, small branches and brush.

Visit desplaines.org/branchcollection for guidelines.

Community Clean Up

Celebrate Earth Month with us! Clean Up - Give Back is holding a group trash clean-up at Chippewa Woods on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gloves, grabbers, safety vests and trash bags will be provided.

This event is FREE and open to the community! You can register in advance at cleanupgiveback.org. Walk-ups are welcomed. 

Presidential Primary Election

The Presidential Primary Election will take place on March 19, 2024. Here are a few reminders from the Cook County Clerk’s Office:

Registered suburban Cook County voters can only vote in their home precinct on Election Day.
Residents not registered to vote may register and cast a ballot on Election Day, thanks to same-day registration and voting. Those who wish to register on Election Day must present two qualifying forms of ID.

Registered and unregistered Cook County residents can find their assigned polling place with the Your Voter Information tool.

Early voting for the presidential primary election is available at the Des Plaines Public Library through March 18. Find the hours here.

March & April Meetings and Reminders

3/18 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
4/1 First Week of LRS Yard Waste Collection
4/1 Council Meeting 7 p.m.

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

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