Chicago man and accomplice accused of robbing elderly couple after casino win

Two men allegedly attacked and robbed an elderly couple after they won "a considerable amount of money" at a Des Plaines casino earlier this year.

2 Cook County men charged in bank customer burglary spree

Two Cook County men have been charged in a burglary scheme targeting bank customers around northwest suburban Des Plaines.

Severe storms knock out power for thousands of suburban residents
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Many residents of Des Plaines woke up without power Monday after powerful storms took down power lines over night in the northern suburbs.

Des Plaines residents react to damage caused by overnight storms
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Des Plaines was one of the Chicago suburbs hit hardest by last night's storms, with several downed trees and residents without hours.

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: