Grant for officer is in jeopardy
The city could lose a $125,000 federal grant for a police officer at two District 62 junior high schools if it can't come up with $10,000, officials said. City Manager...
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City considers site for fire station
A 2.25-acre site at the southwest corner of Lee Street and Prospect Lane West is the leading contender for a new fire station despite residents' concerns. Des Plaines officials will...
City to rewrite parking-fine rule
Aldermen this week ordered city staff to rewrite an ordinance that could raise fines for several parking violations to $20. Fines now range from $3 to $10 for violators of...
Phone fundraising abuse is targeted
City officials are drafting an ordinance that would make it illegal for telephone fundraisers to falsely claim they are affiliated with the City of Des Plaines or its Police and...
Neighbors resist fire station site
A 2.25-acre site at the southwest corner of Lee Street and Prospect Lane West is the leading contender for a new fire station despite residents' concerns. Des Plaines officials will...
Zoning change to allow homes
The City Council approved zoning changes for a controversial 22-unit town home project in the 100 block of North East River Road. Aldermen approved a preliminary planned unit development for...
Zoning change to allow homes
The City Council approved zoning changes for a controversial 22-unit town home project in the 100 block of North East River Road. Aldermen approved a preliminary planned unit development for...
Redevelopment plan is floated
A Chicago consulting firm has outlined plans for a 9-acre downtown redevelopment district. Aldermen heard recommendations Monday from Camiros Inc. for a district that would be bounded River Road, Pearson,...
Zoning changed for town homes
The Des Plaines City Council approved zoning changes for a controversial 22-unit town home project in the 100 block of North East River Road. On Monday aldermen approved a preliminary...
Council discusses development goals
Aldermen have pledged to court developers and combat flooding. An informal session Monday night at Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Convent, 310 N. River Rd., was intended to...