Des Plaines residents may post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs at their property to legally bar commercial solicitors. Permitted solicitors who knock at posted homes face citations and may have permits revoked.
Under Des Plaines's solicitation ordinance, a clearly visible 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' sign at a residence's main entrance creates a legal prohibition on commercial canvassing at that address. Permitted solicitors must respect such signs; failure to do so is a code violation and may result in immediate permit revocation. Solicitation hours are restricted (typically 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM), and aggressive solicitation - returning after being told to leave, intimidation, or refusal to identify oneself - can be prosecuted as criminal trespass under Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/21-3). Religious and political canvassers retain First Amendment rights but should still respect posted signs as a matter of practice. Residents experiencing harassment should call Des Plaines Police non-emergency (847-391-5400).
Ignoring 'No Soliciting' signs: $100-$500. Aggressive solicitation/refusal to leave: criminal trespass under 720 ILCS 5/21-3, up to 30 days jail.
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