Des Plaines River Marathon floats into its 67th year
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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.

New details emerge as suburban police dig in backyard of home

As questions continue to swirl over a puzzling investigation in the northwest suburbs, new details are emerging about the criminal past of a man who recently lived in the home.

New details emerge as suburban police dig in backyard of home
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Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why ? leaving neighbors puzzled.

Police digging at Des Plaines home tied to 'old case' ? but won?t say why
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Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why ? leaving neighbors puzzled.

Chicago-area priest reflects on Pope Francis' final moments
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Parishioners gathered Monday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines to mourn the death of Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader remembered for his compassion and humility.

Visitation underway for Virginia McCaskey in Des Plaines
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Services were underway Tuesday for Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, who died last week at the age of 102.

Cook County gas station sells jackpot-winning $10.4 million lottery ticket

A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $10.4 million was sold in northwest suburban Cook County last weekend, according to Illinois Lottery officials.

Funeral arrangements announced for Bears owner Virginia McCaskey

Funeral arrangements for Virginia Halas McCaskey have been announced after the longtime owner of the Chicago Bears passed away Thursday. She was 102.