The Latest Breaking News from Des Plaines

For this Go & Show, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is holding an informational meeting on the Lake Michigan fisheries tonight in Des Plaines and the Illinois Taxidermist Association convention has public portions Friday through Sunday in Springfield.

Officers responded Sunday night to a call of shots fired in the 1300 block of South Perry Street.

But now that thousands of dollars of a Des Plaines gun shop owner’s inventory is illegal to sell, he and other retailers are navigating what steps to take next.

Des Plaines police say a robber made off with uncollected winnings from three gamblers early Friday. One player was out $150.

The SUV crossed into oncoming lanes on Northwest Highway hit and killed 2 pedestrians. The car then hit a building, causing a gas leak.

The experience of opening day of dove season at a new field at Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area.

A single ticket purchased at an gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois, won the gigantic sum

“I’ve read reports that people who came forward previously who’ve won, people starting stalking them, and in some cases it hasn’t gone well for them,” said one man.

Illinois Lottery officials said it’s the largest prize in state history, and the second-biggest pot ever in the U.S.

Someone in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot. According to megamillions.com, there was one jackpot-winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines. The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega…

Michael Piazza, 40, faces counts of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment, the Cook County sheriff’s office said. He was ordered held on $300,000 bail Wednesday.