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(pictured above left to right) Tim Ridder, Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering, Mayor Martin J. Moylan, and Tim Oakley, Director of Public Works & Engineering, pose for a photograph at the City Council Meeting at City Hall. Public Works Week runs from May 20-26, 2012.

From the community

Des Plaines Recognizes Public Works Week

By Karen Elliott | Today at 2:33 p.m.

It’s National Public Works Week! The City of Des Plaines officially recognized the event with a proclamation presentation at the Monday, May 21, 2012, City … Read more ›

Preliminary plans for 7-story garage, 9-story hotel approved

By Jennifer Delgado | Tuesday at 3:24 p.m.

Preliminary plans for a new development featuring a seven-story garage, drive-thru restaurant and a nine-story hotel in Des Plaines were approved this week despite one … Read more ›

This past Saturday, May 19, 2012, the Des Plaines Special Events Commission presented the Pooch Pet and Pedal Parade as part of the Des Plaines Park District’s 5th Annual Community Fair, held in the Juno Lighting and Mt. View Adventure Center/Prairie Lakes Park. Kids of all ages brought their decorated bikes and pets to enjoy the day. Other events highlighting the day included Touch a Truck, sponsored by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, free kids’ bike helmets, sponsored by Des Plaines Healthy Community Foundation, the Lattof YMCA climbing wall, fun inflatables and a Kids’ 50-Yard Dash, sponsored by the Des Plaines Park District. (pictured above) Bicyclists from Des Plaines follow the parade route as part of the Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade. For more photographs from the event visit www.desplaines.org/poochparade.

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2012 Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade Brings Out the Best

By Karen Elliott | Tuesday at 2:15 p.m.

For more information call 847-391-5312/May 22, 2012 2012 Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade Brings Out the Best The Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade, sponsored by … Read more ›

Over two hundred bicyclists participated in the Des Plaines River Trail Bike Ride last year and even more are expected this year! Everyone is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Des Plaines River Trail Bike Ride, which will get underway at 9 AM, Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Public Works Garage Facility, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab (Campground) Road, one block east of River Road, off Algonquin Road. Registration for the free ride, which will be appropriate for all levels of bicyclists, will take place beginning at 8 AM at the Public Works facility. Registration forms and a bike ride map are available at www.desplaines.org/rivertrailbikeride. (pictured above) Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan leads the way at last year’s Des Plaines River Trail Bike Ride, which was held in conjunction with the Police Department.

From the community

The Second Annual Des Plaines River Trail Bike Ride

By Karen Elliott | Friday at 4:44 p.m.

Last year’s bike ride following the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Des Plaines River Trail met with such success that Des Plaines … Read more ›

(pictured above left to right) Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan, newly appointed Firefighter/Engineer Jered Milton and Fire Chief Alan Wax pose for a photograph following the issuance of the oath of Firefighter/Engineer.

From the community

Milton Appointed Firefighter Engineer

By Karen Kozenczak | May 15 at 1:59 p.m.

Congratulations were in order for Jered Milton of the Des Plaines Fire Department who was appointed to the position of Firefighter/Engineer on May 11, 2012. … Read more ›

From the community

Kotowski supports legislation to save taxpayers hundreds of millions

By AJ Sheehan | May 10 at 4:51 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Legislation today sent to the governor will save taxpayers nearly $200 million by reforming the way the State pays for retired workers’ … Read more ›

(pictured above left to right) Executive Director of the North Suburban Emergency Communications Center Sherrill Ornberg, Mayor Martin J. Moylan, and Emergency Communication Specialist Charlie Hasselmann pose for a photograph at the May 7, 2012, City Council Meeting where Hasselmann was recognized.

From the community

Public Safety Communications Professional of the Year.

By Karen Elliott | May 9 at 3:48 p.m.

Executive Director of the North Suburban Emergency Communications Center Sherrill Ornberg, Mayor Martin J. Moylan and members of the Des Plaines City Council acknowledged Emergency … Read more ›

Report: Des Plaines casino still bests competitors

By Jennifer Delgado | May 9 at 12:54 p.m.

Business is still booming for the Rivers Casino in northwest suburban Des Plaines, which opened nine and half months ago to packed crowds eager to … Read more ›

(pictured above left to right) VFW Post 2992 Commander Elect and Poppy Day Chairman Mike Lake, Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Martin, and American Legion Post 36 Commander Don Meseth pose for a photograph displaying poppies and the 2012 Poppy Day poster. Poppy Day is a tradition in Des Plaines, as well as throughout the country.

From the community

Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan recently presented the annual Poppy Day Proclamation

By Karen Elliott | May 9 at 11:42 a.m.

Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan recently presented the annual Poppy Day Proclamation to VFW Post 2992 Commander Elect and Poppy Day Chairman Mike Lake … Read more ›

Noise concerns prompts delay on Fountain Blue tent extension

By Jennifer Delgado | May 8 at 5:38 p.m.

The fate of a popular 6,000 square-foot tent used for weddings and parties is uncertain after the City Council this week heard complaints from neighbors … Read more ›

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