April 24 City E-News: Community Garage Sale, Branch Collection, Fair Housing

City Council met on Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Here are a few noteworthy items from the agenda:

• The Mayor gave a proclamation recognizing Administrative Professionals Day.  
• City Council approved a resolution funding community organizations through the 2024 Social Service Funding program.  
• Council approved on first reading an ordinance banning the sale of unregulated hemp products.

In addition to the yard waste collection provided LRS from April-November, Public Works provides supplemental branch collection beginning in May. Get the branch collection schedule or on the April page of our Community Calendar.

• 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.

After a successful first season, the Food Truck Round Up is back for 2024! Join us on May 21, from 5-8 p.m., at the Forest Elementary School Grounds. Grab a bite to eat, play yard games and listen to Mel Senese on stage. Be sure to check out the Early Learning Center's community resource fair taking place inside the building from 5-7 p.m.  

Everyone is invited to attend! Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged. Mark your calendars for additional Food Truck Round Up events on Aug. 20 and Sept. 17. Visit desplaines.org/foodtruckroundup for more information.  

The City of Des Plaines abides by the Fair Housing Act and upholds the right to equal opportunity and non-discriminatory housing practices. The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. 

If you or someone you know may have encountered housing discrimination, complaints and inquiries may be made directly to the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Further information and assistance can be provided by contacting Open Communities at info@open-communites.org or 847-501-5760.  

If you would like to learn more about fair housing practices, visit desplaines.org/fairhousing.

Do you have a summer home improvement project planned? You might need a permit! Many of these permit applications are available in our customer self service portal. Visit desplaines.org/permits to find out what projects need permits and how to get started online.

Advanced Plastic Corp
Aladdin`s Magic Food and Beverages LLC
Bari 91, Inc
Close to Home Studio LLC
Csafe
Eko Stone LLC
Godaitec Private Inc
Giacomo's 
Green Tech Plumbing
Gregory Boxing Inc
Home Comfort Holdings, INC
Karavan 
Konstantin Minnikov
O'Hare Courtyard 
Pita Pita
Que Bola LLC
Serviam Diagnostics Lab LLC
TDV Delivery Inc
Venandi Systems, LLC

• 5/3-5/5 Community Garage Sale  
• 5/6 Monthly Public Works branch collection begins 60016 
• 5/6 Council Meeting 7 p.m.   
• 5/11 Des Plaines Youth Commission Community Fun Fair, Prairie Lakes, 4-7 p.m.
• 5/12 Mother’s Day 
• 5/15 Lawn watering restrictions begin 
• 5/20 Monthly Public Works branch collection begins 60016 
• 5/20 Council Meeting 7 p.m.   
• 5/21 Food Truck Round Up 5-8 p.m. Forest School Grounds   
• 5/27 Memorial Day City offices closed. One-day delay for refuse collection.