Events

DPFD CPR Class

25 Jul 2026 The Des Plaines Fire Department is providing the opportunity to learn CPR. We offer two CPR courses designed by the American Heart Association (AHA). These courses teach first responders to effectively recognize and treat medical emergencies during the first critical minutes prior to emergency medical service personnel arrival.

Fire Station 61, 405 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

28 Jul 2026 The Planning & Zoning Board (PZB) conducts public hearings on petitions from the public for variations, conditional uses and development proposals requiring relief under the City of Des Plaines Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.

Des Plaines City Hall Room 102, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Music by the Lake

02 Aug 2026 The Des Plaines Community Concert Band performs pop tunes, movie music, and marches under the baton of Dr. Al Legutki. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m. at Lake Opeka. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and enjoy wonderful music performed by the band's talented members. The band is a Des Plaines Park District program.

Lake Opeka, 1015 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Branch Collection for Zip Code 60016

03 Aug 2026 Public Works will collect branch clippings monthly from May through September, one time per month per zip code, for a total of five collections.

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City Council Meeting

03 Aug 2026 The City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., Room 102 in City Hall. In the case of a holiday, Council Meetings are held on the next day at the same time. All City Council meetings are open to the public (unless a specific exception applies under Illinois law). The meeting allows for general public comments, as well as comments on specific agenda items.

Des Plaines City Hall Room 102, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Firefighters' Pension Board Meeting

04 Aug 2026 Firefighters' Pension Board Meeting

Des Plaines City Hall Room 101, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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TIF Joint Review Board Meeting

04 Aug 2026 The City provides the reports to each taxing district and the taxing district sends a representative to the JRB annual meeting. Customarily, the City conducts all TIF reviews sequentially in one session (TIF No. 3, TIF No. 5, TIF No. 6, TIF No. 7, & TIF No. 8.) JRB meetings are posted and announced, as are all City meetings, in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act and are open to the pub

Des Plaines City Hall Room 101, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4404

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National Night Out

04 Aug 2026 National Night Out is an annual nationwide tradition that brings neighbors and first responders together to build stronger, more connected communities.

Join the Des Plaines Police and Fire Departments on Tuesday, August 4, for a free, family-friendly event featuring specialty vehicles, a K-9 demonstration, food trucks, games, live entertainment, activities, and more.

Forest Elementary School and Algonquin Middle School, 1375 S. 5th Ave and 767 E. Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Police Pension Board Meeting

10 Aug 2026 Police Pension Board Meeting

Des Plaines City Hall Room 101, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Branch Collection for Zip Code 60018

17 Aug 2026 Public Works will collect branch clippings monthly from May through September, one time per month per zip code, for a total of five collections.

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