May 15 City E-News: The Dime, Food Truck Round Up, and more.

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Message from Mayor Goczkowski

We may only be in mid-May, but summer activity is already beginning to ramp up across Des Plaines. The City’s popular Food Truck Round Up series returns Tuesday, May 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park & Conservatory (395 W. Algonquin Road), featuring a lineup of local food trucks, live music from Whiskey Mil, and family-friendly entertainment including Wild Bill’s Bubble Madness.

That same evening, the City in partnership with the Des Plaines Theatre will host a special $1 screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at 7 p.m., kicking off a summer lineup of family-friendly films and events at the historic downtown venue.

Exciting progress also continues downtown as plans move forward for The Dime, a new dining concept coming to the former White Bank Building at 678 Lee Street. Additional details and a project video update are included in this newsletter.

City offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. On behalf of the City of Des Plaines, best wishes for a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

In the meantime, please share this e-news with your family, friends, and neighbors, and encourage them to subscribe. If I can be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me at 847-391-5301 or agoczkowski@desplainesil.gov.

Yours in service,

Andrew Goczkowski

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New Restaurant Coming Soon: Details on ‘The Dime’

The former White Bank Building in downtown Des Plaines will soon be reimagined as “The Dime,” an innovative dining concept led by the renowned local restaurateur from Foxtail on the Lake.

A prominent fixture in the downtown corridor, the White Bank Building has remained vacant since 2019. The City purchased the property in December 2024 following City Council approval, paving the way for its revitalization.

Learn more about the redevelopment plans transforming the former White Bank Building into The Dime by watching the video update.

Access the redevelopment update video for 'The Dime', a restaurant coming soon to 678 Lee Street in downtown Des Plaines

Hungry Yet? Food Truck Round Up Is Almost Here (May 19)

The City of Des Plaines’ Food Truck Round Up series is nearly ready to roll back into town.

This annual summer favorite kicks off Tuesday, May 19 at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park & Conservatory (395 W. Algonquin Road) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring live music from Whiskey Mil at 5:30 p.m. along with Wild Bill’s Bubble Madness on-site adding extra fun for all ages.

Participating food trucks for this first event include:

Culinary Gangster
Churros Y Chocolate
The Hawaiian Food Truck by Tiki Terrace
Frozen Dreamz
Kori’s Koop
Panzi’z
Pinoy Grill

Visit desplainesil.gov/foodtruckroundup for more information, including additional Food Truck Round Up dates at other locations throughout the summer.

One Night Only: E.T. at Des Plaines Theatre on May 19

A special $1 screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will be shown at the Des Plaines Theatre on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

The beloved classic kicks off a series of family-friendly films coming to the theatre throughout the summer. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit the Des Plaines Theatre website.

Sustainability Survey

The City of Des Plaines is developing an updated Sustainability Plan to guide actions that improve environmental quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen resilience to climate-related challenges. City staff are seeking resident feedback through a community survey to help identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities for action. Feedback will directly inform the strategies and recommendations included in the plan.

The survey takes approximately four to five minutes to complete, is open until June 22, and all responses are anonymous. Thank you for helping shape a more sustainable future for Des Plaines!

Lawn Watering Restrictions

As a reminder, seasonal watering guidelines are in effect from now through September 15.

Temporary watering guidelines are implemented annually to conserve water during hot weather. During this time, watering hours are from:

5 a.m. - 8 a.m. (morning)
7 p.m. through 10 p.m. (evening)

Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered calendar days. Odd numbered-addresses may water on odd-numbered calendar days.

Please Note: Restrictions may be waived for new plantings that require more watering after initial installation (such as sod, trees and bushes). Please contact the Public Works Department at 847-391-5464 for more information.

City Offices Closed For Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, all City of Des Plaines government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Essential services such as police and fire will remain fully operational. Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the week.

Upcoming Meetings and Reminders

5/15 - Lawn Water Restrictions Begin | Visit desplainesil.gov/water for more info
5/18 - City Council Meeting | 7 p.m. at Des Plaines City Hall
5/19 - Food Truck Round Up | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Friendship Park & Conservatory
5/19 - Special Screening of E.T | 7 p.m. at Des Plaines Theatre
5/25 - Memorial Day (City Offices Closed) | One-day delay for refuse collection
6/1 - City Council Meeting | 7 p.m. at Des Plaines City Hall
6/5 - City Council Meeting | 7 p.m. at Des Plaines City Hall
6/19 - Taste of Des Plaines | 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. in downtown Des Plaines
6/20 - Taste of Des Plaines | 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. in downtown Des Plaines

City of Des Plaines
Phone 847.391.5300

1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

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