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From Nirvana to Tracy Chapman: A fan's recordings of over 10,000 concerts are being preserved online

A music fan from Chicago taped thousands of concerts over four decades. These recordings are now being uploaded to an online archive that can be freely accessed.

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Mount Prospect man charged with fatal stabbing at Des Plaines Burger King

Antonio Solorio, 42, was arrested outside of a family member’s home Friday afternoon in Streamwood and charged with first degree murder, according to Des Plaines police.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally stabbed at Des Plaines Burger King

Police responded after two men got in a fight and one of them was stabbed.

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Des Plaines cracks down on street parking by O’Hare travelers

The City Council approves parking bans on several streets near the airport. Violators face fines of up to $250.

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Two SIU students from suburbs killed in Carbondale crash

Francis Martinez, 18, of Des Plaines, and Wolfgang Gustaveson, 19, of Park Ridge, were killed when their truck collided with another truck, Carbondale police said.

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Cyberattack on Rivers Casino leaves data vulnerable for gamblers, workers

Leaders of the Des Plaines gaming emporium say there hasn’t yet been any sign of fraud or identity theft as a result of the breach, but the data could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area concert venues offer a wide mix of music this season

From pop icons to symphonies to holiday tunes, here’s where to see hundreds of acts live during the yuletide season.

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Person wounded in accidental shooting in Rivers Casino parking garage

A patron at the Des Plaines casino accidentally fired their gun inside a vehicle and wounded a passenger, the casino said in a statement.

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Teen reaches $1.9 million settlement after officer shot him in gun battle with bank robbery suspect

A teenager who was shot and wounded during a 2019 shootout between suburban Chicago police and a bank robbery suspect inside a music school has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the city of Des Plaines

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Mistakenly shot by Des Plaines cop, young guitarist will get $1.9 million payout

The shooting by an officer who chased a bank robber into a music school on the Northwest Side left Rylan Wilder needing more than a dozen operations. Des Plaines officials admitted no wrongdoing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man wielding ax fatally shot by officer in Des Plaines, police say

Scott MacDonald, 55, was breaking things in a condo Wednesday night when he began “approaching officers in a threatening manner,” officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Woman charged in fire that damaged Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines

The blaze caused more than$78,000 in damage to the shrine, a sacred site to many Chicago-area Catholics.

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Bears finding it’ll take more than two-minute offense to win Springfield help for new stadium in Arlington Heights

State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, told lawmakers he needs more time — and more support — to clinch a deal that he says would freeze a property tax assessment for up to 40 years for the Arlington Heights stadium and create a $3 admission tax on all events held…

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Maine West High School evacuated after ‘active shooter’ alarm apparently goes off by accident

“No threat has been identified,” Maine Township High School District 207 said in a statement.

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Spring housing market ‘stalling’ as record low inventory plagues buyers

Ron Vlasic, 56, was one of 19 bidders on a $315,000, three-bedroom house in Des Plaines in February.

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Go & Show: Lake Michigan fisheries meeting and Illinois taxidermist convention

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.

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Boy, 16, killed in Des Plaines shooting

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

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Gun sellers, after sales spike ahead of state assault weapons ban, say law won’t survive

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.

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Thief targets slot machine players at Rivers Casino

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

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Father and daughter killed, 3 other people hurt when SUV veers off road and crashes into building in Des Plaines

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

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Opening day of dove season comes with flying doves and some surprises at Des Plaines SFWA

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

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Winner of $1.34bn Mega Millions lottery hasn’t claimed prize after a month

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

Chicago Sun-Times

$1.34B lottery winner still unknown — and customers at lucky Des Plaines gas station suggest it should stay that way

“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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winning ticket for $1.34 billion lottery jackpot sold in Des Plaines

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

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US: Ticket Bought in Illinois Wins $1.337B Mega Millions Jackpot

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…

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