March 27 City E-News: Earth Month, Entry Level Police Jobs, DP 311

City of Des Plaines sent this bulletin at 03/27/2024 04:00 PM CDT

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Message from Mayor Goczkowski

As we enter April, I’m thrilled to kick off Earth Month. This time is dedicated to celebrating our planet and taking meaningful action towards sustainability. It's an opportunity for all of us to come together and make a positive impact on our environment.

I encourage you to participate in Earth Month events in our community. Join us for a community clean up with Clean Up - Give Back on April 13. Once again, Clean Up - Give Back is collecting plastic bags to divert them from landfills. Find out where you can drop off your plastics on their website.

Please mark your calendars for April 20, when our friends at the Park District will host an Earth Day Celebration. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with others and learn more about how we can protect and preserve our environment.

Remember, even the smallest actions in your home can have a big impact. Whether reducing your energy consumption, conserving water, or recycling, every effort counts towards building a more sustainable future for our city and beyond.

Let's make Earth Month a time of action and commitment to a healthier planet. Together, we can make a difference.

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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City Council Preview

Council will meet on Monday, April 1. Here are some noteworthy items on the agenda: 

Dorothy Wisniewski will be sworn in as the City Manager of Des Plaines.
A proclamation recognizing Earth Month.
Consideration of the acquisition of 1504 Miner St. through eminent domain, an item that has been deferred from several past City Council meetings.

LRS Rate Change Reminder

The agreement between Des Plaines and LRS allows an increase to trash and recycling service rates every year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The City negotiated the allowed annual increase between 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 projected by other area providers. Visit lrsrecycles.com to learn more about LRS and its services.

Now Hiring Entry Level Police Officers

The Des Plaines Police Department is now hiring entry level Police Officers! DPPD enhances the quality of life for Des Plaines citizens by protecting people and property. We offer: 

Starting salary of $81,315, generous benefits, and police pension. 
Tuition reimbursement program. 
12-hour shifts. 
Specialty and growth opportunities.

Start your journey to #TeamDesPlaines today! Learn more about qualifications and apply by April 24, 2024, at desplaines.org/dppdjobs. 

Earth Month Clean Up

Celebrate Earth Month with us! Clean Up - Give Back is holding a group trash clean up at Axehead Lake on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Use the Chippewa Woods entrance at 2760 S River Rd.)

Gloves, grabbers, safety vests and trash bags will be provided. The rain date is the following day, Sunday, April 14, and will be communicated on our Facebook page if necessary.

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

Hot Seat

Do you want to know what the recruitment process is like for the City of Des Plaines? Watch as Human Resources Generalist Maria Nagani takes a turn in The Hot Seat.

DP 311

The City of Des Plaines is excited to announce our new and improved DP 311 portal! DP 311 is designed to provide our residents, businesses and visitors with a quick and easy way to communicate with City staff. Get information, report issues and submit service requests at the touch of a button.

Check it out at desplaines.org/dp311 or download the mobile app onto your Android or Apple device. Please note, if you had the old version of the app, you might need to update your device.

Remember that DP 311 should not be used for emergencies. For urgent matters that require immediate attention or a police response, call 9-1-1.

Local Job Fairs

Discover exciting job opportunities with the Des Plaines Park District and the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR)!

Join the Des Plaines Park District for their job fair on Friday, March 29, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Prairie Lakes Community Center. Attendees can engage with hiring managers across various departments, including athletics, aquatics, camps, dance & arts, fitness, and more. Details can be found on their website.

Additionally, M-NASR is hosting drop-in interviews for part-time positions on Tuesday, April 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, March 28 and April 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their office at 6820 W. Dempster St., Morton Grove. For more information, contact Keli Stonitsch at kstonitsch@mnasr.org.

Take advantage of these opportunities to secure a summer position.

April Meetings and Reminders

4/1 First Week of LRS Yard Waste Collection
4/1 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
4/13 Community Clean Up with Clean Up - Give Back (rain date 4/14)
4/15 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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