City Council Preview
City Council will meet on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Here are a few noteworthy items from the agenda:
- A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth.
- The Council will approve the purchase of equipment that allows emergency personnel to see on a map whether rail crossings are blocked or expected to be blocked in order to determine if an alternative route is necessary. The equipment is intended for four (4) outer belt crossings and one Metra line crossing.
- The Council will consider and discuss of the City’s prohibition of keeping or harboring bees, bee hives, and apiaries.
Congratulations, Des Plaines Fire Department Team
At our last City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew Goczkowski swore in Matthew Matzl as our new Fire Chief. Chief Matzl has worked in Des Plaines since 2001, and his journey through the ranks in the Des Plaines Fire Department has uniquely prepared him for his role as Fire Chief.
We also promoted Joseph Ciraulo to Deputy Chief, Michael Rioch to Battalion Chief, Daniel Garhan to Lieutenant, and Robert Chapman to Firefighter/Paramedic/Engineer. We swore in new team members, Dylan Lersch and Ryan Schelin as Firefighter/Paramedics.
Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Des Plaines!
Pride Month in Des Plaines
Last week, local elected officials and community members gathered for a Pride Month proclamation and flag raising at the Des Plaines Civic Center. Together, we can build a society that celebrates the beauty of diversity where every individual is valued, respected, and embraced for who they are. Happy Pride Month, Des Plaines.
Community Strengths and Needs Survey
We’re partnering with Speak Des Plaines on a survey about life in Des Plaines! This survey is part of a Des Plaines community strengths and needs assessment.
Please share this link with your neighbors and friends so a wide variety of residents can participate. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous.
Taste of Des Plaines
Thanks to our sponsors for helping to support the taste of Des Plaines! Join us on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 for the City’s annual summer street festival. We can't wait to see you there! Learn more at desplaines.org/taste.
Join us at City Hall for an evening of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Events! On June 27, the CDBG Funding Annual Action Plan Hearing and a Fair Housing Workshop in partnership with Open Communities will take place. Attend the Fair Housing workshop from 6-7 p.m. and the CDBG Annual Action Plan public hearing at 7 p.m.
Independence Day Celebrations
Community Fireworks
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to kick off Independence Day festivities! Fireworks are on Sunday, June 30, at Oakton College in Des Plaines.
The gates open at 7 p.m., and admission is free. This event is weather dependent. Please check the City’s Facebook page for updates.
Independence Day Parade
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the intersection of Center Street and Wicke Avenue. This year's theme is "Planting the Seeds of Happiness."
Find more details at desplaines.org/july4.
June and July Meetings and Reminders
- 6/14 and 6/15 Taste of Des Plaines
- 6/17 Public Works June Branch collection begins for 60018 zip code
- 6/17 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 6/30 Community Fireworks
- 7/1 Council Meeting 7 p.m. CANCELED
- 7/4 Independence Day Parade
- 7/4 Independence Day City Offices Closed. Refuse collection will be delayed one day.
- 7/8 Public Works July Branch collection begins for 60016 zip code
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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