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
Posted5/4/2021 5:30 AM
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.
Des Plaines alderman calls for full report on deadly fire A Des Plaines alderman is calling for a full and comprehensive report on the fire that left four children and their mother dead last week. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Posted2/2/2021 5:30 AM
A Des Plaines alderman is calling for a full and comprehensive report on the fire that left four children and their mother dead last week.
During Monday s council meeting, 5th Ward Alderman Carla Brookman said she wants details about the overall fire department response to last Wednesday s blaze at a residential building in the 700 block of West Oakton Street, including if there were any problems with equipment or manpower.