Due to the city’s population growth reflected in the2010 U.S. Census, Des Plaines officials are considering new ward boundaries that will make sure they are as equally populated as possible. The ...

The 8th Ward covers parts of the west and southwest sides of Des Plaines. By state law, Goczkowski had to nominate an appointee within 60 days of the post's opening. The city council now has 30 ...

Candidates in Des Plaines’ three contested ward races agree on how to tackle many of the big issues facing the city, whether its stopping gaming expansion that could diminish tax revenue ...