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06/01/2026

Sustainability survey open through June 22 for Des Plaines residents.

The City of Des Plaines is developing an updated Sustainability Plan to guide actions that improve environmental quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen resilience to climate-related challenges.

Members of the public are invited to attend a public workshop on Monday, June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Council Chambers to provide direct feedback on the Sustainability Plan and help shape its priorities and recommendations.

City staff will share an overview of the planning process and gather input from residents to inform the plan before it is finalized, and consultants will share the City’s emissions audit.

In addition, a community survey is currently open through June 22 to collect additional input. The survey takes approximately four to five minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. Visit desplainesil.gov/sustainability to access the survey.

05/29/2026

This year’s Pride Month arrives amid intensifying political pressure with attacks on LGBTQ+ rights escalating nationwide and leaving many Americans wondering what they can do to fight back. Even in Illinois, where LGBTQ+ protections have made the state a refuge for q***r people, advocates warn tha...

05/28/2026

Step into an evening of mystery, music, and masterpieces at our Summer Solstice Masquerade Ball!

Join the Des Plaines Art Guild and Go Green Des Plaines for Masks & Masterpieces: A Masquerade
Ball to Unmask Hunger - an unforgettable night where every ticket helps stock the shelves at Self-Help
Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines.

🗓️Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 7:00–10:30 PM
📍Shoreline Room – Lakeview Center, 1177 Howard Ave., Des Plaines
👗Come as you are: from casual to costumed; masks and creative attire encouraged
🌮 Heavy appetizers and desserts by Sunrise Grill (Des Plaines)
🎉Cash bar, music, art, mask-making, and more
Your night out supports food and essentials for more than 900 local households served by Self-Help
Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines.

Limited tickets—reserve your spot today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-solstice-soiree-masquerade


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05/25/2026

Create your own rainbow design at our table at PRIDE in Park Ridge. Can’t make it? Visit our website for a list of other area celebrations. Link in our bio.

05/22/2026

Bring your appetite and your questions on June 19!

I'm excited to announce that my office will be attending Taste of Des Plaines this year to provide constituent services for anyone who needs. Join us on *June 19th* from 5pm to 8pm with any questions you may have about state services, or to learn about the work we are doing down in Springfield. We're looking forward to an exciting summer in the 28th District!

05/15/2026

Join the fun on June 12!

Bring your inner dancing queen to the Mamma Mia! movie sing-along featuring songs from ABBA at Morton Grove Public Library on Friday, June 12, 7-9 pm. Admission is free and popcorn will be provided. This event is offered as part of the Morton Grove Has Pride initiative. Learn more at mortongrovepride.org.

05/10/2026

Today Spotlight celebrates the moms in our lives -- from the volunteer Deputy Registrars who register new voters, to the moms taking the leap to run for office, to the moms who not only make it a practice of voting in every election (even the local ones) but who also do what they can to make sure their friends and family vote, too. Happy Mother's Day!
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