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Food Truck Round Up Returns May 19

Join us May 19 at Friendship Park & Conservatory for the first Food Truck Round Up of 2026!

Community Garage Sale

The 2026 Community Garage Sale will take place Friday, May 1; Saturday, May 2; & Sunday, May 3.

New Utility Payment Portal

Create an account in the new utility portal to pay bills and manage your account anytime, anywhere.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Free, anonymous disposal of unused meds on April 25, 10 am – 2pm at Des Plaines Police Department.

Report Storm Damage with Cook County

Help determine if Cook County EMRS can pursue any options for assistance.

City of Des Plaines Sustainability Survey

Take the survey to help guide Des Plaines’ Sustainability Plan and future priorities.

Events & Meetings

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

April 28, 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.

Community Garage Sale

May 01, 2026

The 2026 Community Garage Sale takes place Friday, May 1; Saturday, May 2; and Sunday, May 3 for all zip codes, from 8 a.m. to sunset, rain or shine.

The cost to participate is FREE. Residents may display their items neatly for sale on their front lawns or driveways.

Branch Collection for 60016 Begins

May 04, 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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Food Truck Round Up Returns May 19

Community Garage Sale

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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Report Storm Damage with Cook County

City of Des Plaines Sustainability Survey

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Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

Community Garage Sale

Branch Collection for 60016 Begins

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