IDOT Busse Road Resurfacing
The Illinois Department of Transportation began resurfacing Busse Highway from Miner Street (U.S. 14) to Touhy Avenue on Monday, March 24. The contractor is performing project layout and utility locates for the next several weeks. Daytime intermittent lane closures and parking restrictions will be in place during construction. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained.
Updates can be found here.
LRS Rate Change
Beginning April 1, 2025, LRS’ new rate will be $19.91 per month. The agreement between LRS and the City of Des Plaines allows LRS to increase their rates between 2% and 3% annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Last year's CPI increase was 3.73%, so LRS will increase their rates by 3%, or $0.58 per month. Monthly costs remain lower than what was projected from other area providers during contract negotiations.
Go to lrsrecycles.com/desplaines to learn more about LRS and their services.
Early Voting for the Consolidated General Election
The 2025 Consolidated General Election will take place on April 1. Register to vote, find your polling place, and see who’s on your ballot at cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections. Early voting is available at the Des Plaines Public Library and various locations throughout suburban Cook County.
Please note that the Des Plaines Public Library is NOT an Election Day polling place on April 1.
Yard Waste Collection
From April 7 through November 29, LRS will collect 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 desplainesil.gov/branchcollection for guidelines.
Community Survey
The City of Des Plaines is looking for community input to shape our priorities as we update the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan. This five-year strategy guides how the City allocates funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address needs for housing, infrastructure, and community services, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents.
Complete the survey at desplainesil.gov/cdbgsurvey by April 15, 2025.
Earth Month Clean Up
The 2025 Earth Month Clean Up with Clean Up - Give Back will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at Axehead Lake (Chippewa Woods entrance). This event is free and open to the community! You can register in advance at cleanupgiveback.org. Walk-ups are welcome.
Learn more at desplainesil.gov/sustainability.
Upcoming Meetings and Reminders
- 4/1 Election Day
- 4/1 LRS rate change begins
- 4/7 Yard waste collection begins
- 4/7 City Council Meeting
- 4/12 Earth Month Clean Up
- 4/21 City Council Meeting
Visit desplainesil.gov and check out our calendar to see what’s happening around town.
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