Man Charged With Murder In 2025 Des Plaines Shooting

Police say forensic testing tied a recovered fully automatic Glock to the man accused of fatally shooting Joseph Kalamaris inside an SUV.

Des Plaines National Night Out Set For Tuesday Evening

The family-friendly event will include police demonstrations, specialty vehicles, food trucks, games and live entertainment across 2 schools

$3.2M Stolen From Des Plaines District 62 In External Fraud Scheme

Officials say $1.2 million has been returned and another $1.2 million frozen as police and the FBI investigate.

Gasoline Poured Through Des Plaines Condo Before Deadly Arson Fire: Officials

Investigators identified a third-floor resident who later died from his injuries as the person believed to have acted alone.

Man Found Dead In Water At Lake Opeka: Des Plaines Police

Police said park patrons tried to help before firefighters arrived, but the 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Arrested In I-294 Road Rage Shooting Near Des Plaines

Illinois State Police said the shooting happened Monday night on northbound I-294 near Touhy Avenue.

Berwyn Man Charged In I-294 Crash That Killed Tollway Worker

Paul R. Ong is accused of aggravated DUI involving death after a crash that killed one Illinois Tollway worker and injured two others.

IL Tollway Worker Killed While Repairing Potholes Identified

Calvin Holley, 52, died after a vehicle struck a work crew on I-294 in Des Plaines, injuring two other workers, according to officials.

Woman, 70, Found Dead In Early Morning Fire: Des Plaines PD

The building was deemed uninhabitable following the fire. The American Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents.

Ex-Employee Charged In $38K Business Credit Card Theft Case: Des Plaines PD

Police said charges were made on a reactivated company card between over the course of six months last year.

Man With Box Cutter Confronts Employee, Barricades Himself In Vape Shop: Des Plaines PD

Businesses in the strip mall were closed for approximately four hours during the response, according to police.

7 Injured In Condo Fire, Explosion: Des Plaines FD

Multiple people were rescued from balconies at the building during the early morning blaze, with three hospitalized in critical condition.

Decomposing Body Pulled From Pond In Des Plaines: Report

The body was discovered near the Illinois State Police Troop 3 headquarters, according to reports.

Drunken Woman Punches Cop In Stomach After Casino Ejection: Des Plaines PD

The 36-year-old is also accused of kicking a second officer during the incident at Rivers Casino.

Des Plaines PD Participating In 2026 Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The nationwide effort, spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local police departments, takes place twice a year.

Child Endangerment Charges For Drunken Man, Injured Woman Found In Restroom: Des Plaines PD

A woman involved was found inside a store's restroom, where she had sustained a chin laceration from falling, along with the man and child.

Daycare Employees Accused Of Battering 7 Boys: Des Plaines PD

The two were arrested following an investigation into incidents at A Mother's Touch Daycare.

Intoxicated Man Beats Up 65-Year-Old Mother, Family Dog: Des Plaines PD

Sean Barnes, 39, remains in the Cook County Jail on a felony charge of aggravated battery stemming from the incident last week.

Over 100 Child Sex Abuse Images Found On Man's Phone: Cook County Sheriff

The unincorporated Des Plaines man was arrested after an investigation by Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and Cyber Trafficking Unit.

Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Fleeing Domestic Incident: Des Plaines PD

The 47-year-old Des Plaines man was found dead inside a vehicle in Park Ridge late Saturday night, according to police.

Person Found Dead Inside RV During Fire: Des Plaines PD

An investigation into the Sunday morning fire is ongoing.

Car Burglar Throws Gun Over Fence During Arrest: Des Plaines PD

The 18-year-old was arrested and charged with felony counts of burglary to a motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

1 Dead In Rollover Crash On I-294 Near Des Plaines: Illinois State Police

Motorists are being asked to find alternate routes Wednesday night as three lanes remain closed during the evening commute.

6.5K Child Porn Videos, Images Found On Man's Phone, Laptop: Sheriff

An investigation into the 37-year-old Des Plaines resident began in September following a tip, according to Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Unknown Man Found Dead Under Highway Overpass In 2012 Identified: Illinois State Police

Forensic genealogy testing is credited for a break in a 14-year-old cold case in which a body was discovered by a maintenance worker.

Driver Who Fled Fatal Motorcycle Crash Arrested: Des Plaines PD

The 30-year-old resident is accused of leaving the scene on foot after a motorcyclist crashed into his car in July 2024.

Jewelry Burglars Lured 79-Year-Old Out Of Home In 2023 Incident: Des Plaines PD

A felony arrest was made in the nearly three-year-old case at the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to police

Burglars Steal ATM From Hotel Lobby: Des Plaines PD

The incident occurred Sunday during the overnight hours, according to police.

Woman, 65, Killed In Car Crash With U.S. Postal Service Truck: Des Plaines PD

The postal worker told police he lost control of his vehicle in the Saturday morning incident, crashing into a car driven by the victim.

Mom Fatally Shot After Dropping Son At School, Shooter 'Fist Bumped' Child's Father After Slaying: Court Docs

Police say Romeca Blackmon, 31, was shot in the face by another woman following a fight near her son's school in September.

Man Fires Gun During Dispute With Group: Des Plaines PD

Police said the 39-year-old man initially involvement in the incident before changing his tune when brought into custody.

Gas Station Thief Spits On Sergeant, Others While Resisting Arrest: Des Plaines PD

The Westchester man was charged with five felonies for the Wednesday incident at a BP Gas Station.

Man Strikes Cop's Head With Taser During Contentious Arrest: Des Plaines PD

The 55-year-old was charged with three felonies stemming from the incident.

Man Drinking Liquor Near Railway Tracks Kicks Cop: Des Plaines PD

The Des Plaines man was charged with a felony for the incident that occurred Thursday night.

Missing Woman, 79, Located: Cook County Sheriff

Louise Friedenson, 79, was last seen Thursday morning.

U.S. Citizen Tased And Detained During ICE Operation In Des Plaines, Illinois

Family members said that the man was released from the hospital after he was tased in the face while being taken into federal custody.

Pedestrian, 83, Fatally Struck By Car In Unincorporated Des Plaines: Police

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.

Chicago Man Nabbed For Child Pornography, Sexual Abuse Of A Child: Des Plaines PD

The Chicago resident was charged with five felonies following his arrest Tuesday.

Car Plunges From Parking Garage At Harlem Irving Plaza In Chicago Suburbs

A car plunged down from the second floor of a mall parking garage in northwest suburban Norridge on Monday, and landed upside-down.

Man Who Sued Women Over Facebook Comments Sentenced For Tax Fraud

The suburban sweepstakes kiosk salesman was convicted of filing false tax returns about charitable contributions and business expenses.