Des Plaines, Illinois
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, located just north of O'Hare International Airport. It takes its name from the Des Plaines River, which was named by French explorers who thought the riverbanks resembled European plane trees. The city developed as a railroad and industrial hub in the 19th century and today serves as a suburban community of Chicago.
Statistics
Area
14.49 km²
Population
60,675