Des Plaines cop won't be charged after shooting innocent bystander following bank robbery
A Des Plaines police officer who shot a 15-year-old innocent bystander while chasing a bank robber on Chicago's Northwest Side will not face charges, Kim Foxx announced Wednesday.
3 people robbed at gunpoint in Rivers Casino parking lot, police say
Three people were robbed by a group of armed men in the parking lot of Rivers Casino early Wednesday, according to police.
Chicago-area residents on alert for flash flooding ahead of Monday downpours
Residents along the Des Plaines River and many other Chicago-area waterways are on alert today for potential flooding.
Illinois man diagnosed with heart failure at 22-years-old: 'can happen to almost anyone'
In 2019, Dantrell Brown was playing basketball in Des Plaines when he knew something was wrong. He was then diagnosed with congestive heart failure at the age of 22.
$22 million cannabis bust, Des Plaines man facing charges
"The allegations that Mr. Oaxaca and his co-defendant were in possession of more than four tons of cannabis and cannabis edibles is proof positive that the cannabis black market is alive and well."
Des Plaines Theatre expected to reopen this summer
The newly renovated Des Plaines Theatre is expected to reopen this summer.
Des Plaines approves flying rainbow flag at city hall
The Des Plaines City Council has voted to allow the rainbow flag to be flown at City Hall.
Chicago area park districts looking to hire lifeguards for summer
With summer quickly approaching, another shortage could put a hitch in your plans. Many places are in need of lifeguards.
Preckwinkle encourages Cook County residents to get vaccinated for Mother's Day
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is encouraging everyone to get their shots for their moms and grandmother's.
After spring snow and cool weather, Chicago area residents enjoying the warmth
With temperatures on Monday about 30 degrees warmer than Sunday, people across the city and suburbs were out enjoying the sunshine while they could.
Burst of cold, spring snow on Tuesday could impact plants, flowers
With snow and freezing temperatures in the Chicago area forecast over the next couple days, your plants could use a little TLC so they don't wind up DOA.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Des Plaines man charged after soliciting investigator posing as a teenage boy on a social media app
Kaspari sent sexually explicit messages to who he thought was a teenage boy, suggested that the two meet and agreed not to tell the boy’s mother.
Sand spill on I-290 causes rollover crash
Westbound Interstate 290 was closed for over two hours Friday morning after a sand spill caused two vehicles to crash near Des Plaines Avenue.
Des Plaines firefighters were 'challenged by a rapidly evolving scene' in fire that killed 5, report finds
A fire in Des Plaines that killed four children and their mother in January likely started at least seven minutes before anyone called 911.
Oakton Community College starting cannabis cultivation lab
A community college in the Chicago suburbs is going to have students practice growing weed.
Video shows robbers beat vehicle delivery driver, steal cars at Des Plaines dealership
A vehicle delivery driver was seriously injured Thursday when a group of robbers beat him and stole his shipment of vehicles at a dealership in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Vehicle delivery driver beaten, robbed of cargo at Des Plaines dealership
A vehicle delivery driver was seriously injured Thursday when a group of robbers beat him and stole his shipment of vehicles at a dealership in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Snow-covered canopy collapses at Des Plaines gas station
A canopy at a Des Plaines gas station collapsed under the weight of snow early Monday as an inch of snow fell on parts of the Chicago area.
Lovin' Local: American WildBurger in Des Plaines
Sylvia Talavera talks about how their business has adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.