Departments

The City of Des Plaines is made of 300+ dedicated team members here to serve you!

We work everyday with a strong sense of purpose to help people and make a difference in our community. From public safety to health services, to infrastructure and street maintenance, we provide services across eight departments that all report to the City Manager. They include the following:

Finance

  • Telephone847-391-5300
  • Email finance@desplainesil.gov
  • The City is committed to maintaining long-term financial stability through the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

    Fire Department

  • Non-Emergency847-391-5333
  • Emergency911
  • Delivering excellent, professional Fire/EMS/Rescue services to the community.

    Human Resources

  • Telephone847-391-5486
  • Email hr@desplainesil.gov
  • Whether you're looking for job opportunity, considering a position, or you're already a member of our team, Human Resources is here to support.

    Media Services

  • Telephone847-391-5300
  • This website is just one of the many tools the City uses to keep the public updated on City Council action, service updates, news and more.

    Police Department

  • Non-Emergency847-391-5400
  • Emergency911
  • Records Email records@desplainesil.gov
  • The mission of the Des Plaines Police Department is to protect people and property, and enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens.

    Public Works and Engineering

    When you drive on local streets, turn on your faucet, flush your toilet and dispose of your garbage and recycling, our PW&E team had a role.


    Our Leadership Team

    Led by the City Manager, the City leadership team and a dedicated team of 300+ employees work every day to efficiently and effectively deliver public services that enhance quality of life and advance economic and community vibrancy in Des Plaines.

    You can connect with any of these team members by phone or email and they will be happy to help you. Find contact information in the directory below.

    Directory

    Name Title Phone And Ext Email
    Dave Anderson Police Chief (847) 391-5450 dwanderson@desplainesil.gov
    City Clerk General (847) 391-5311 lfast@desplainesil.gov
    City Hall General (847) 391-5300
    Freedom of Information Request (847) 391-5311 foia@desplainesil.gov
    Brad Goodman Director of Communications (847) 391-6122 bgoodman@desplainesil.gov
    Human Services (847) 391-5480 adanek@desplainesil.gov
    Becky Madison Director of Human Resources (847) 391-5486 bmadison@desplainesil.gov
    Matt Matzl Fire Chief (847) 391-5333 mmatzl@desplainesil.gov
    Jeff Rogers Director of Community & Economic Development (847) 391-5545 jrogers@desplainesil.gov
    David Schuman Division Chief Fire Prevention (847) 391-5340 dschuman@desplainesil.gov
    Timothy Watkins Director of Public Works and Engineering (847) 391-5390 twatkins@desplainesil.gov
    Dorothy Wisniewski City Manager (847) 391-5300 citymanageroffice@desplainesil.gov
    Jarek Wojtaniec Director of Information Technology (847) 391-4299 jwojtaniec@desplainesil.gov