Life-sized ‘Pilgrim Mother’ sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.
Life-sized ?Pilgrim Mother? sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.
Des Plaines Theatre celebrates 100 years
A suburban landmark is marking a big milestone. The Des Plaines Theatre just turned 100.
Ronnie Marmo embodies Lenny Bruce at Des Plaines Theatre
Ronnie Marmo previews his one-man show of "I'm not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" playing Sunday at Des Plaines Theatre.
Des Plaines Theatre celebrates 100 years of pure entertainment
Des Plaines Theatre is 100 years old and they're holding quite the celebration.
Person of interest briefly detained in connection with Des Plaines homicide, police say
A man considered a person of interest in a recent homicide in Chicago's northwest suburbs was taken into custody but then released, authorities said.
Homicide investigation launched after man found shot to death in Des Plaines
A man was found shot to death inside a car Wednesday afternoon in suburban Des Plaines.
Cook County man who was caught with 4,000 grams of cocaine sentenced, prosecutors say
Suburban police found 4,000 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop. Now, the driver is heading to prison.
Classic rock concert in Des Plaines to benefit epilepsy research
Two legendary Chicago bands?The Generations and The Wise Guys?will join forces on July 25 for a special concert supporting epilepsy research through Joey?s Song.
10 Chicago area water parks to beat the July 4th heat
It’s going to be hot this holiday weekend.
Fatal wrong-way crash on I-294 stalls NB traffic
A fatal crash on the Tri-State Tollway temporarily shut down all northbound lanes Wednesday morning ahead of rush hour.
Des Plaines apartment fire: One dead, investigation underway
A person died in a northwest suburban apartment fire overnight. Here's what we know so far.
Des Plaines woman charged with DUI in crash that killed passenger: police
A Des Plaines woman has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash earlier this month that killed her passenger, police said.
Chicago jury finds Cook County man guilty of robbing bank in 2021
“40k, 30 seconds, no tricks”: A suburban man convicted of a 2021 bank robbery awaits sentencing. Here's what happened.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
Des Plaines man faces felony charges after firing Glock at passing car, police say
An 18-year-old Des Plaines man is facing felony gun charges after police say he opened fire on a passing vehicle and then fled the scene on foot.
The Choo Choo diner in Des Plaines keeps the good food rolling
The Choo Choo in Des Plaines has been chugging along since 1951, giving families a tradition they've been hopping on board for and this train will keep on rolling for years to come.
Chicago area man with ‘arsenal’ of guns for drug trafficking gets 10 years in prison
A suburban man got more than a decade in prison for illegally possessing guns and trafficking drugs, prosecutors said.
Park Ridge man charged with DUI after crashing truck into Des Plaines home: police
A Park Ridge man was seriously injured and now faces multiple charges after crashing his pickup truck into a home in Des Plaines, police said.
Des Plaines River Marathon floats into its 67th year
One of the oldest races of its kind, the 18.5-mile Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon floats back this weekend, drawing paddlers from across the country for a relaxed, no-experience-needed ride that?s more about camaraderie than competition.