Scottie Pippen to Help Reopen Des Plaines Kmart; Will That Draw You to the Event? (POLL)

The former Chicago Bulls star will sign autographs Saturday morning as part of the retailer's "re-grand opening" plans.

Des Plaines Park District Hires Todd Lehky as Business Manager

Todd Lehky is the new Business Manager for the Des Plaines Park District

Why Are Des Plaines Residents Worried About a New Plant That Could Create More Than 300 Jobs?

A German pharma company wants to build a $320M complex at Mount Prospect and Algonquin roads, but neighbors warn of a potential problem.

Des Plaines Joe Caputo & Sons Store, 2 Other Locations Sell for $32 Million

Piggly Wiggly Midwest bought the remaining Joe Caputo & Sons grocery stores Thursday at a public auction.

Will Des Plaines Caputo & Sons Remain Open?

The Des Plaines Caputo store will go up for auction next month but a new landlord could step in and take over.

Joe Caputo & Sons' Des Plaines Store Heads to the Auction Block in May

Assets from the locations in Algonquin and Des Plaines also will be sold off at a public auction.

Chicago-Bound Jet Touches Down in London on Three-Fifths of its Landing Gear

Pilot turns back after 2 hours over the Atlantic Ocean and safely lands at Heathrow Airport on only three sets of wheels.

Minister Talks Family Fun in the Suburbs

In a Patch Connect video, Greg Barrette of Unity Northwest Church shares his view on family time.

Drivers Spent 17 Million Hours Sitting on the Kennedy Expressway

That’s a long time to sit in your car in the No. 1 traffic bottleneck in the United States.

'Suspicious' Activity Aboard Spirit Jet? Someone Watching News on a Phone

UPDATE: A Chicago-bound plane was evacuated Tuesday morning, delaying takeoff from Baltimore for four hours as 4 passengers were detained.

United CEO Oscar Munoz Suffers Heart Attack: Wall St. Journal

He's in a Chicago hospital.

How Small Business Owners Can Grow Their Business

Carol Cook, owner of The Music Room in Palatine, shares her business story through Patch Connect video.

How You Can Make Great Money with Rental Properties

Tom Kaider, owner of A Plus Property Management, shares expertise through Patch Connect video.

Church Focuses on Spirituality Over Dogma

Unity Northwest Church in Des Plaines shares a story through Patch Connect video.

UPDATE: Computer Failure Disrupts American Airlines Reservation System

The system is now restored after almost two hours of down time, the airline says, and flights have resumed. Still, gate delays are lengthy.

New App Lets Friends Make Fitness Challenges

Get healthy, get active and get connected with Matchup. CEO John Contreras explains more through Patch Connect.

Agency Seeks to Create Affordable Housing in Chicago Suburbs

"In this area there are very good major corporations ... but there are people who work at those companies that can't afford to live here."

Why the 'Stupid' United Airlines CEO Lost His Job

Poor stock performance? Bad service? Long delays? No, just dumb corruption.

Demystifying Public Relations: How to Tell Your Business Story

Vicarious Productions is a marketing, communications and public relations firm in the Chicago suburbs.

Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Shipped to Illinois

A recall affecting cucumbers grown in Mexico and shipped to Illinois and 21 other states has been issued.

Bad News (Again) for Small Businesses in Illinois

Let's just say you wouldn't want to bring this report card home to mom and dad.

Des Plaines Office Equipment commended by state, local, business officials on company's 60th anniversary

Elk Grove Village company with Des Plaines history celebrates 60th anniversary.

Cost of Driving: How Does Illinois Compare?

Which state is the most expensive for drivers? Which costs drivers the least? And where does the Land of Lincoln land in the rankings?

Why the Mitsubishi plant closing could be a test case for Rauner's business reforms

What does this mean for Illinois' business climate and manufacturing future?

TV Flim-Flam Man Kevin Trudeau Hiding Millions Overseas: Feds

Cash from "Weight Loss Cure" book is hidden in Switzerland and the Caribbean, and the huckster's lawyer is helping finagle this, says FTC.

Top 20 Chicago Suburbs for Ashley Madison Affairs

Who's No. 1 in the cheating heart department? If some hackers have their way, everyone could know a lot more than anyone bargained for.

Illinois Company Recalls 2 Million Pounds of Chicken

The chicken products have been linked to several cases of salmonella.

How Far Does $100 Go in Illinois?

Learn the real value of a dollar in the Land of Lincoln.

GM Recalls 780K SUVs with Lift Gate Defects Linked to 36 Injuries

Friday’s recall is the second this week. Earlier, the automaker recalled 760K Hummers with potential fire hazards.

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

Stop in from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and grab your free Slurpee on Saturday, July 11.

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.

GM Recalls 196K Hummers; Faulty Fans May Cause Fires

The automaker said the faulty parts will be replaced at no cost to the owner.

Illinois is the fifth-best state to make a living

Based on cost of living, taxes and average income, Illinois is one of the best places to manage a household

How to Find a Local Pet Sitter Who Won't Kick Your Dog

Your pooch is part of the family, and you can't trust just anyone to take care of your furry pal. Here are some tips.

E. coli Bacteria Found in Some Bottles of Spring Water

Niagara Bottling company issued a voluntary recall. Learn how to check your bottled water.

$180,000 in Fake Blackhawks Merchandise Seized by Feds

After the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup win, the feds cracked down on fakers. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for fans.

Did You Know These 16 Products are Made in Illinois?

A list of cool things manufactured in the Prairie State.

Wright Animal Hospital Hosts Open House Celebration To Introduce Facility Expansion And New Feline-Friendly Waiting And Exam Rooms

Free event at Wright Animal Hospital to include ribbon cutting, pet photos, pet food drive, pet adoption education and more

"Storage in the Cloud" lunch and learn offered April 22

Des Plaines Office Equipment continues educational series

Sabra Recalls 30,000 Cases of Classic Hummus

The product has a possible Listeria contamination.