Robbers steal $40,000 from 'Mentor Millionaire' in parking lot of Rivers Casino in suburban Chicago
The victim, Cordero Supe, said he now wonders about a woman who was chatting with him throughout the night as he amassed a pile of cash – did she tip off the robbers?
Des Plaines celebrates reopening of historic downtown theatre
The City of Des Plaines celebrated the reopening of its historic downtown theatre.
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.
Suburban Chicago student composes music based off pandemic
A suburban high school student’s work has been recognized by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Des Plaines man charged with child porn possession
A Des Plaines man was charged Thursday with child pornography possession.
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.