After months of debate, the Des Plaines City Council on Monday cleared the way for a new, seven-story apartment building in the downtown area by rezoning the property.
A second public hearing on a controversial proposal for a seven-story apartment building near downtown Des Plaines has been postponed so the would-be developer can make changes.
Andrew Goczkowski sworn in as Des Plaines mayor Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski, center, recites the oath of office Monday night at city hall with assistance from retired Judge Bruce Lester, left. Courtesy of City of Des Plaines New Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski recites the oath of office Monday night at city hall. Courtesy of City of Des Plaines Andrew Goczkowski
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After two years as alderman for Des Plaines 8th Ward, Andrew Goczkowski began his tenure as the city s mayor Monday.
Goczkowski, 38, took the oath of office during the evening s city council meeting. He replaces Mayor Matthew Bogusz, who had to step down after eight years because of local term limits.