A popular suburb of Chicago, Illinois, Des Plaines promises so much more than your typical suburb. With seamless access to transportation, award-winning schools, and a vibrant downtown center, the suburb is a wonderful place to live, no matter what your lifestyle is. Named after the Des Plaines River, the city features a riverside downtown area with many major employers, including Holy Family Medical Center, Warehouse Direct, American Eagle, and Wheels Inc. Des Plaines is also home to outdoor destinations, such as the Big Bend Lake and Lake Opeka. Experience Des Plaines today at the Buckingham Place.