2024 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across the Chicagoland area are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
Driver killed in crash on Tri-State Tollway near O'Hare airport identified
Illinois State Police and first responders have swarmed the scene of a fatal crash on the Tri-State Tollway near O'Hare International Airport.
Cook County dispensary owner charged • Jennifer Lopez cancels Chicago-area show • Michelle Obama's mother dies
The owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary is facing aggravated assault charges, Jennifer Lopez will no longer be visiting the Chicago area this summer, and Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama – has died. Here are some top stories you may have missed:
Owner of unlicensed Cook County dispensary charged after allegedly brandishing gun in store
The owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in northwest suburban Des Plaines is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly racked a weapon inside the business while customers were present.
Man hospitalized after being hit by train in Des Plaines; road temporarily closed
A man is hospitalized after being struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines Saturday afternoon. The incident led to a temporary road closure.
New Chipotle restaurant with drive-thru pickup lane for digital orders opening in Chicago suburb
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its newest location in a Chicago suburb on Tuesday.
Illinois Lottery players win several big prizes in latest Mega Millions drawing
The winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket may have been sold in New Jersey but several Chicago-area lottery players won prizes worth up to $1 million in Tuesday night's drawing.
Des Plaines kidnapping, armed robbery: Third suspect arrested
More than a year after the terrifying incident, a third man has been taken into custody in connection with a kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred in Des Plaines.
Cook County man charged in high-speed motorcycle crash in Morton Grove
A Des Plaines man has been charged in connection with a high-speed crash that left two people seriously injured last year in north suburban Morton Grove.
Bicyclist fatally struck in Des Plaines: police
Des Plaines police are investigating a fatal crash that left a bicyclist dead early Tuesday morning.
Des Plaines crash: Person killed after rear-ending van identified as Chicago man
A driver killed in a two-vehicle crash in Des Plaines on Friday night has been identified.
Winning $777K scratch-off ticket sold in Chicago suburb
A $10 scratch-off ticket turned into a major payday for one lucky Illinois Lottery player.
Mount Prospect man charged in deadly stabbing at Burger King
A Mount Prospect man was charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing inside a Burger King Wednesday in suburban Des Plaines.
Man stabbed to death at Des Plaines Burger King identified
A man stabbed to death at a northwest suburban Burger King on Wednesday has been identified.
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics converge to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics came together Tuesday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and many traveled hundreds of miles for the occasion.