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Life in Des Plaines, IL

The city of Des Plaines, with a population of 56,945, is one of the largest northwest suburbs of Chicago. The city is located in Cook County, 17 miles from the Chicago Loop and five miles from O'Hare International Airport.

Comprised of residential, commercial and industrial areas, Des Plaines is ideal for living in and conducting business. Residents have access to trains, buses, a subway system and three major interstate highways. Friendly neighborhoods, a thriving business environment, excellent schools and park districts, top-notch medical facilities, places of worship for many different faiths, and, of course, an amazing public library all make Des Plaines a pleasant and vibrant city in which to work, learn and play.

Circus Train Comes to Town,
November 4, 2008

What's the current weather
in Des Plaines, IL?

Des Plaines Weather Forecast, IL (60016)

NEW - Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Des Plaines

Chamber of Commerce

City of Des Plaines

Community clubs and organizations - download a printable PDF booklet

Cook County, IL

Des Plaines Community Senior Center

Des Plaines History Center

Des Plaines Park District

Des Plaines Youth Commission