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 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.

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.

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines to host 2021 celebration
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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.

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. 

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.

FBI searching for 3 suspects wanted for Des Plaines bank robbery
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching for three males wanted for a bank robbery Wednesday morning in northwest suburban Des Plaines.

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.