racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. A notable number of Cook County residents reside in unincorporated areas which use a Des Plaines zip code. These areas are densely populated and consist primarily of high density, multi-family housing with a very high percentage of foreign born residents. In the 2000 census the population of these unincorporated areas of Cook County assigned Des Plaines zip codes was 25,617. This unincorporated area has never been a part of the city of Des Plaines, and the majority of this area is separated from the actual city of Des Plaines by a belt of Forest Preserve lands and a Tollway barrier created by I-294. Economy Largest employers According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the major employers in the city are Rivers Casino (Des Plaines), Universal Oil Products, Oakton Community College, Sysco Food Services, Juno Lighting, Holy Family Medical Center, Wheels Inc. (passenger car and truck leasing), and LSG Sky Chefs. China Airlines maintains their Chicago office in Des Plaines. It was previously located in Michigan Plaza in the Chicago Loop. Arts and culture Big Bend Lake, a lake linked to the Des Plaines River by a spillway and a fishing destination Des Plaines History Center Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, predates the city (founded 1860) and is still active every summer with concerts, day camps, swimming & recreation, picnics, etc. Des Plaines Public Library Des Plaines Theater, historic 1925 movie theater Lake Opeka in Lake Park Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center Maryville Academy, center for under-privileged children, which hosts the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Rivers Casino Education College campuses include: Oakton Community College, opened in 1969; a community college with campuses in Skokie and Des Plaines Public school districts include: Elementary and middle school: District 62, District 59 and District 63 High school: District 207 with Maine West High School Private schools include: Immanuel Lutheran School St. Zachary School The Science and Arts Academy The Willows Academy Infrastructure Major highways Major highways in Des Plaines include: Interstate Highways Interstate 90 Interstate 294 US Highways US 12 US 14 US 45 Illinois Highways Route 58 Route 72 Route 83 Notable people Perry Caravello, actor and comedian, lived in Des Plaines as a child. Eileen Fisher, clothing designer. She was raised in Des Plaines. Adrian Fulle,