Volunteers pitch in to beautify suburban Chicago retreat center for Latino youth
The founder of a North West Suburban Spiritual Retreat for Young Hispanics said his prayers have been answered, thanks to a home improvement chain.
Des Plaines concert Friday night benefits Ukrainian soldiers
A local community came together for a benefit concert Friday night to help Ukrainians in the war effort.
Missing Person Sam Toem: Teenager from Florida vanishes while visiting Chicago
Samnag ‘Sam’ Toem was last seen on Tuesday. He is visiting Chicago and is from Hollywood, Florida. Chicago police said he might in the Des Plaines area.
Chicago-area gun shop sees firearm sales skyrocket following COVID-19 lockdowns, crime spikes
Dan Eldridge, the owner of Maxon Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range in Des Plaines, Illinois – located just 20 minutes outside Chicago – told Fox News that his shop had seen more than a 200% increase in firearm sales since the height of the pandemic and stay-at-home orders.
Des Plaines man arrested in sexual assault at truck stop
Bertin O. Alanis Garcia was arrested on Jan. 21 and is charged with four counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual abuse, and two counts of driving while license is revoked for DUI.
Des Plaines School District 62 cancels classes for a week due to surge in COVID cases
According to the district, it will use emergency days instead of remote learning due to staff shortages.
Teacher, 45, charged with sexually assaulting student in Arlington Heights
A Glenbrook Off Campus teacher was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Des Plaines police seeking hit-and-run driver who killed 41-year-old man
The Des Plaines Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a silver sedan who struck and killed a 41-year-old man on Monday and then fled the scene.
Des Plaines marijuana dispensary plans are moving forward, despite push back from residents
A plan to open a Marijuana dispensary in downtown Des Plaines, is moving forward.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines welcomes back pilgrims this year
The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is welcoming back pilgrims for the 2021 celebration that honors the Patroness of the Americas.
'Dispensary 33' may open in Des Plaines, as Libertyville again considers recreational pot sales
Des Plaines could soon be getting its first cannabis dispensary.
Cook County sheriff's police investigating Des Plaines stabbing
Cook County Sheriff's police are investigating an incident that left a man in his 20s with lacerations on his face Thursday night.
Illinois state representative introduces bills to protect officers
State Representative Marty Moylan is trying to combat the surge in violence against police officers.
FBI seeks 3 suspects who robbed Des Plaines bank
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching for three males wanted for a bank robbery Wednesday morning in northwest suburban Des Plaines.