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Des Plaines is located 17 miles north west of the City of Chicago. Since 1833 when Des Plaines was founded, it has developed and flourished into a colorful and popular suburb. There is a diverse mix of youth and maturity as well as a good cross section of ethnicity, social standing and many other factors.
Des Plaines property is comprised of both residential and commercial and is home to several Fortune 500 companies, which benefit the local economy.
Recreation activities in Des Plaines include: 2 golf courses as well as a driving range for those interested in the game of golf. There are 37 parks and 3 swimming pools in Des Plaines including Lake Park that features a well stocked 73-acre fishing area. Additional Des Plaines property is comprised of ice skating rinks, cinemas, a theatre, an aquatic park, fitness center and numerous bike trails.
Des Plaines property is situated on 15 square miles of land. Recent downtown developments in the City have been adding houses for sale in Des Plaines to the market. New architectural developments, businesses and a state-of-the-art library are also in the works.
The City of Des Plaines is well-known in literary circles and has been featured books such as Left Behind and the American Girl book additionally the film "Breakfast Club" was filmed in Des Plaines.
What the City is most well-known for is being the home to the first McDonalds restaurant that was franchised by Ray Kroc (the man who bought McDonalds off the McDonald brothers in 1961).
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