Reminder: 8th Ward Meeting on April 7
Dear 8th Ward Residents,
I want to remind you that the next 8th Ward meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at Friendship Park & Conservatory (395 W Algonquin Rd).
Police Chief Dave Anderson will be our guest and will provide an update on public safety in the City of Des Plaines, including recent developments and trends. Chief Anderson will also be available to answer questions and speak about the important work being done by the dedicated members of the Des Plaines Police Department.
Ward meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed about what is happening in our community, ask questions, and share your thoughts. I hope you will join us at next Tuesday's meeting.
In the meantime, please see below for the latest City updates, including an upcoming event and a housing survey for residents.
Sincerely,
Alderman Mike Charewicz
April 11: Earth Month Clean Up at
Axehead Lake
The City of Des Plaines hosts an annual group trash clean up with Clean Up - Give Back during Earth Month where dozens of volunteers join us at Axehead Lake to help beautify our community. Save the date for Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Axehead Lake (use the Chippewa Woods entrance located at 2760 S. River Rd.). Gloves, grabbers, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided. In case of severe weather, a cancellation will be communicated through the City of Des Plaines Facebook page. This event is FREE and open to the community. You can register in advance and check out other upcoming clean ups at cleanupgiveback.org. Walk-ups are welcome.
For more information, visit our website at desplainesil.gov/sustainability.
Share Your Input on Des Plaines Housing
The City of Des Plaines is conducting a Housing Study to better understand housing supply, affordability, and future needs. The study uses Census data, local market trends, and community input to identify housing gaps and guide policies and zoning updates.
Your feedback will help shape housing decisions for the next 10–20 years. Whether you rent, own, are looking to move, or run a business, your voice matters.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Polish and includes interactive maps so residents can explore local housing trends as they share their input.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Together, we can plan housing that works for everyone in Des Plaines.
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