Will beekeeping limits be lifted in Des Plaines?
The Des Plaines City Council is set to discuss a proposed pilot program for amateur beekeeping on Monday.
The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at city hall, 1420 Miner St.
Primarily citing honeybees’ environmental importance, Des Plaines officials began looking into easing the city’s strict limits on beekeeping this summer. Des Plaines only permits beekeeping for educational purposes now.
Monday’s debate originally was scheduled for last month but was delayed because two aldermen were absent.
Arlington Heights, Deer Park, Elgin, Elk Grove Village and Naperville are among the communities that allow beekeeping. Rules vary from town to town.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.