Illinois and Michigan have fought to secure federal funding to prevent Asian Carp from getting into Lake Michigan. On Tuesday ...

On Tuesday, a US Army Corps of Engineers project aimed at creating a gauntlet of barriers to block the invasive fish’s advance on the Des Plaines River was postponed. The announcement was made ...

A fourth Taqueria Invicto restaurant has opened in the suburbs, this time in Des Plaines. The latest entry in the Mexican-style chain is at 2851 Mannheim Road, just north of the Jane Addams ...

With an eye on redevelopment, Des Plaines is buying two vacant buildings on Lee Street. The city council on Tuesday night voted to spend $420,000 to acquire the one-story commercial and two-story ...

The driver of the Jeep was a 69-year-old man of Des Plaines, police said. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, however he died from his injuries at about 4 a.m. on Sunday.

Photos capture the impact of the atmospheric river that triggered mudslides and significant floods in Southern California this week. Evacuation warnings were issued for vulnerable locations ...

Celebrity Cruises will launch river cruises in 2027 with bookings opening this year. The cruise line has ordered 10 ships for its new river cruise offering. The news comes after Celebrity Cruises ...

Virgin River is Netflix's biggest wonder. With six seasons in (and the seventh on the way), it's the longest-running drama on Netflix, which is commendable, considering they tend to cancel shows ...

Punk band John Wayne Gacy Daycare was formed in 2009 by Wally (former Wastrels guitarist) and drummer Beebo (Screamin’ Yeehaws). After enlisting singer Davit Buck of the Homeless Sexuals ...

Where a river begins Features of a river's upper course How waterfalls, gorges and other physical features are formed Wildlife you might find near or in the upper course This resource is suitable ...