Des Plaines is an established suburb immediately northwest of Chicago, home to the site of the first McDonald's franchise and a diverse, family-oriented community. Neighborhoods like Orchard Place and Frisbie Park feature charming post-war homes alongside newer construction.
Des Plaines sits near O'Hare Airport where open terrain amplifies winter wind exposure, with temperatures regularly falling below 0F and heavy snowfall accumulating throughout the season.
Many Des Plaines homes were built in the 1950s-60s with single-pane or early double-pane windows that let in significant cold air and aircraft noise from nearby O'Hare. Modern triple-pane windows with sound-dampening technology provide both thermal and acoustic improvement.
the McDonald's Museum (first franchise location) and Lake Opeka
The aircraft noise from O'Hare was making our Des Plaines home uncomfortable. Panes installed triple-pane windows rated for sound reduction and the difference is like night and day. Our bedrooms are so much quieter now. — Frank C., Orchard Place