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.

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.

Illinois ProStart Invitational returns for 24th year
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The Illinois Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational returns for its 24th annual event this Saturday in Des Plaines. High School students will be evaluated on their cooking and management skills.

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.

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.

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe prepares for annual pilgrimage after chapel arson

Beginning Monday morning, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are expected to descend on the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in northwest suburban Des Plaines.