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622 S GRACELAND AVE
DES PLAINES IL 60016
GREAT STORAGE SPACE LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF A BUSINESS. IF YOU NEED STORAGE SPACE FOR DOCUMENTS OR ANYTHING, ...
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636 S DES PLAINES RIVER RD
DES PLAINES IL 60016
ALL GLASS CORNER BUILDING IDEAL FOR SMALL AND START-UP BUSINESSES. LOCATED ON BUSY RIVER ROAD (40,000+ TRAFFIC PER ...
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1115 W HOLIDAY LN
DES PLAINES IL 60016
BEAUTIFUL CONDO WITH 1 LARGE BEDROOM, UPDATED BATHROOM WITH JACUZZI, KITCHEN WITH OVERSIZED 42" CABINETS, MARBLE FL ...
 $107900

8936 NORTSHORE
DES PLAINES IL 60016
SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY, NEWER KITCHEN,UPDATED BATHROOM, NEAR SCHOOLS, GOLF MILL MALL AND GYM. "SOLD AS IS". SELLER ...
 $109000
  About Des Plaines, IL

Welcome to Des Plaines, Illinois! Des Plaines is approximately seventeen miles from downtown Chicago. Located in the heart of the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Des Plaines residents are within minutes of all major transportation centers including, Chicago’s O’Hare International airport, Metra Commuter Train (which connects commuters to Amtrak), Pace Suburban Bus System, CTA "L" and Interstates 90, 94, and 294.

Diversity gives "The City of Destiny" a unique flavor. The city has a population base of 56,945. In addition to an ethnically diverse community, the city is home to several Fortune 500 companies as well as many industrial, commercial, retail and service businesses -- giving residents low property taxes with a wide variety of city services. The city covers 15.85 square miles.

The City of Des Plaines operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Council acts as the City's legislative body, enacting the laws and establishing the policies that govern the city. The Council consists of a part-time Mayor and the Alderman representing each of the eight individual wards. A full-time City Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the city.

Des Plaines has much to offer. The Des Plaines Park District maintains two golf courses, driving range, a water park as well as a full range of programs and activities. The Des Plaines Senior Center offers an array of services and events for local seniors. The city has also begun "The Taste of Des Plaines," an annual event featuring local entertainment and restaurants.

Des Plaines is committed to ongoing development within its city, including revitalizing the downtown area. In 2000 the city opened its doors to a brand new state-of-the-art library along with a new retail district signaling the beginning of a renaissance in Des Plaines. Downtown redevelopment and new economic growth offer bright prospects for the future of Des Plaines.

One such resource for Des Plaines is the Metropolitan Square development. The City of Des Plaines is finished with major construction with Metropolitan Square, its new downtown redevelopment project. The project is anchored by a new 40,000 square foot Shop & Save Marketplace grocery store and include an additional 56,000 square feet of retail space, 22,000 square feet of office space and 135 condominium and loft units situated on automobile/ pedestrian lanes and walkways in a "Main Street" setting.

Learn more about this city.

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City of Des Plaines, IL Chamber of Commerce

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