Road Closures

Golf and Central Roads are closed between Des Plaines River Road and East River Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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Your Government

The City of Des Plaines is a municipal government comprised of ten elected officials: the Mayor, City Clerk and eight Aldermen.

Des Plaines has a Council-Manager form of government, which means the City Council oversees the general administration, makes policy and sets the budget. The Council appoints a professional City Manager who serves as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible to the Mayor and City Council for the efficient management and operation of all of the affairs of the City and its departments.

The City of Des Plaines wants to make it easy for you to access information and help you find answers to your questions.

Visit our Transparency Portal

Boards and Commissions

The City has several boards and commissions made up of volunteer members appointed by the mayor.

City Council

The Des Plaines City Council is comprised of the Mayor (elected city-wide) and eight Aldermen who represent their respective wards.

Mayor Andrew Goczkowski

The Mayor, as the chief executive officer of the City, ensures that all the laws and policies of the City are properly enforced and observed.

City Manager

City Clerk

The Office of the City Clerk is committed to serving the City and making information transparent and easily accessible to the public.

Strategic Plan

This important plan serves as a road map for the City; it influences all decisions, sets direction, aligns the City team, maintains focus on priorities and enhances accountability.

Sustainability

Discover how the community is reducing waste, protecting natural resources, and supporting greener living.

Freedom of Information (FOIA) & Transparency

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is designed to increase the transparency and accountability of public bodies.

Administrative Hearings

An administrative hearing is a civil hearing, and cases filed in the division may result in the imposition of fines, costs, liens, or orders to clean, repair, or demolish property.

Meetings

All City Council meetings are open to the public (unless a specific exception applies under Illinois law). Meeting materials (agendas, packets) are posted on our City Council page and available for review in advance of meetings. 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 can be viewed on this website live and on demand, and can be viewed on DPTV (Channel 17 on local cable access).

The City has a number of boards and commissions that hold public meetings.

You can also sign up to receive meeting notices via email.