Bank Robbed in Des Plaines Thursday

The FBI is investigating the afternoon incident at the U.S. Bank on Oakton Street.

Des Plaines Police End Standoff With Man Who Might Have Been Armed, Suicidal (UPDATED)

The man, who was handcuffed and taken away by ambulance after a 6-hour standoff, will mostly like face a weapons charge for the incident.

How Did a Des Plaines Dentist Lose This Sharp Tool in Her Patient's Stomach?

A Hoffman Estates man won a $675K court settlement after having emergency surgery to remove this misplaced dental instrument from his gut.

Driver Hurt in I-90 Accident at Construction Zone

The unidentified man was hospitalized, and the crash briefly shut down an eastbound lane of the interstate near Elmhurst Road.

Ex-Des Plaines Dean of Discipline Punished for Selling Heroin

Brian Thurman was found guilty Thursday of distributing heroin after an informant turned him in.

Des Plaines Man Accused of Helping to Rob Man at Rolling Meadows Motel: Prosecutors

The man and a Palatine woman met the victim last week through an online ad offering a massage at the motel.

Customer Uncovers ATM Skimming Device at Des Plaines 7-Eleven: Cops

A camera that captured personal ID numbers was discovered by police.

Des Plaines Woman Accused of Embezzling More Than $370K From Ex-Employer

Shawna Wolff-Geisler was arrested and charged Wednesday, and she faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted.

Gas Explosion Rips Through Apartment Building Near Des Plaines (UPDATED)

The explosion happened in the basement of the 3-story building, and 2 people suffered minor injuries.

1 Critically Injured, 1 in Custody After Shooting at Mobile Home Park

The shooting happened in an unincorporated area of Des Plaines Saturday morning.

Juvenile from Des Plaines Arrested for Burglarizing Cars, Stealing Vehicle

The suspects, who are from Des Plaines and Evanston, broke into 16 vehicles in Buffalo Grove and also stole a car, police said

Search Turns to Chicago for Missing Des Plaines Woman

Zultsetseg Gansukh, 35, was last seen by her roommates April 12 at their Des Plaines home.

Man with Knife Attempts Child Abduction in Des Plaines

The man approached a 10-year-old boy who missed his school bus.

Teacher From Des Plaines Killed in I-294 Crash While Helping Driver

Jeffery Komada was killed in the chain-reaction crash Saturday morning.

Des Plaines Man Killed in I-294 Crash

The crash was reported Saturday morning.

Man Shows Hoosier Pride as He Robs Wood Dale Bank in an Indiana University Hoodie

Police searched the area around the Wood Dale Bank and Trust on Thursday afternoon but couldn't find the suspect.

Ex-Public Safety Officer Sues Oakton Community College Over Firing, Fliers

Joan Nebel accuses the school of defaming her in fliers that used her photo and advertised a "problem employee" seminar.

Mom Sues Des Plaines Day Care Over Child's Tuberculosis

The lawsuit claims the staff at One Hope United-Northern Region didn't do enough to prevent the child from contracting the disease.

'A Beam Fell Over, and It's Laying on Top of a Guy': 911 Call From I-90 Tragedy

Des Plaines releases audio from 3 emergency calls made Tuesday after a steel bridge beam fell and killed a construction worker.

Officials ID Construction Worker Killed in I-90 Beam Accident (UPDATED)

OSHA says accident preventable. Vincente Santoyo, 47, of Berwyn, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Touhy Avenue closed through Wednesday.

Car Carrier Accident Shuts Down Northwest Highway

The carrier struck a railroad overpass Friday morning, closing the highway between Broadway Street and Western Avenue.

DNA Test Doesn't Match Presumed John Wayne Gacy Victim

Discrepancy involving victim Michael Marino means there could be an additional victim of Des Plaines' "Killer Clown."

Fugitive Apprehended in Mexico Returns to Cook County to Face Charges

Former Des Plaines man wanted in 2014 Wheeling home invasion fled to Mexico.

Missing Elderly Des Plaines Man Found Safe

William R. Anderson was found on New Year's Eve in a hotel.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Elderly Man

The Des Plaines man went missing on Dec. 17 and police believe he may try to harm himself.

American Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing at O'Hare Wednesday Night

2 flight attendants hurt, NBC Chicago reports.

Des Plaines Man Charged With Attack on CTA Employee

The 26-year old is accused of the Sunday night attack on the female train operator in Chicago.

Des Plaines Halloween Sex Offender Map

Know who's in your neighborhood, and which houses to avoid on Halloween.

Suspicious Hot Dogs Found in Des Plaines Yard, Possibly Injected with Harmful Substance

Skokie vet clinic receptionist said client brought hot dogs injected with bluish-green substance to clinic after her dog tried to grab one.

Man Caged His Cousin and Threw Hot Wax on Him: Sheriff

A 28-year-old from Grand Rapids faces charges in relation to an alleged incident in Des Plaines last year.

'Owww, Call My Mom': Woman Arrested on Chicago-Bound Flight

American Airlines Flight 1284 from Miami forced to land in Indianapolis Monday evening. A Chicago woman faces several charges.

Des Plaines Woman Killed on Bike in Aurora

The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and no tickets were issued.

2 Men ID'd as Victims in Des Plaines Hazmat Situation

The 53-year-old and 83-year-old who lived in the townhouse were found dead at the scene.

2 Dead, 4 Officers Injured in Des Plaines Hazmat Situation

Neighbors have been told they are not allowed to enter their homes due to ongoing situation.

4 of the Nation's Most Dangerous Neighborhoods are in Illinois

The top 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S., according to a recent analysis by NeighborhoodScout.

New Law Puts Illinois at Forefront of Police Reforms

Here’s what the legislation does and doesn't do.

Which Illinois Prisons are the Most Overcrowded?

Inmate capacity at Illinois’ 25 correctional centers by the numbers.

Counties in Illinois with the Most Reported Rapes Per Capita

Counties with the most and fewest reported forcible rapes per 10,000 people, according to the Illinois State Police.

70-Year-Old Des Plaines Woman Dies After Accident Crossing Street

Irma Diaz died Sunday from multiple injuries caused by a vehicle hitting her last week.

Two Critically Injured Following Two Crashes Thursday Near Same Crosswalk

In total, three people were hurt in the crashes that occurred within hours of each other Thursday afternoon.