Fireworks Cause Thousands In Damage To O'Neill Middle School

Police say the damage was discovered after the school's roof started leaking.

4 Cars Burglarized On Janes Avenue In Downers Grove

While investigating a car burglary, police discovered three more vehicle burglaries via Ring camera footage.

Armed Robbery Reported At Gas Station In Downers Grove

Police say the man said, "I have a gun. Give me the money or I'll shoot you" during an armed robbery in Downers Grove."

Worker Trapped In Downers Grove Storm Sewer Pronounced Dead At Scene

The worker, whose name is being withheld for the sake of privacy, was found inside the storm sewer near Washington Street.

Brick Used To Shatter Windows Of Elementary School In Downers Grove

The incident took place at Belle Aire Elementary School.

'Potential To Cause Immeasurable Harm:' Downers Grove Man Accused Of Trafficking Fentanyl In McHenry County

Police say Aaron D. Johnson, 30, had more than 227 grams of fentanyl on him when he was arrested in Crystal Lake.

String Of Car Burglaries Reported In Downers Grove

Police say the cars, which were all parked within a block of one another, were burglarized in one morning.

Drivers Hurt As Box Truck Plows Into Home After 3-Car Crash In Downers Grove

Fire officials say two drivers were hurt in the crash, which took place Thursday afternoon in the 2400 block of Maple Avenue.

Cash Stolen From Locker, Wheel Caps Stolen From Car: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from Downers Grove police.

Teen On Electric Motorcycle Flees Traffic Stop In Downers Grove: Cops

Police say a juvenile riding an electronic motorcycle fled a traffic stop Monday afternoon.

Man Who Posed As Lawyer, Had More Than 2,800 'Sexually Explicit' Images Of Kids Sentenced To 9 Years: Feds

Jose Gregorio Sosa Cardona pleaded guilty to federal charges related to immigration fraud, tax fraud and child pornography in November.

Teen Charged With Reckless Homicide In Crash That Killed 2 In Downers Grove

The March 27 crash killed Katherine Jacobsen, 67, and her husband, Ried Jacobson, 72.

Spare Tires Nabbed From 15 Trucks In Downers Grove

Police say the spare tires were likely all stolen on the same night.

Truck Stolen Outside Home In Downers Grove

Police say the truck contained thousands of dollars of equipment.

Valuable Basketball Card Stolen After Package Opened In Downers Grove

A basketball card was stolen from a package that was delivered to a Downers Grove home April 20.

Uptick In Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported In Downers Grove

The village has seen a surge in catalytic converter thefts in recent weeks.

Driver Charged After Car With 2 Kids Inside Crashes, Flips Multiple Times

Police say Jared Steverson, 37, had a warrant when he was charged with reckless driving and endangering the health or life of a child.

Ex-Burger King Employee Accused Of Returning Bag Of Uniforms With Dog Feces, Human Feces, Urine

The man is also accused of saying, "I have my reasons," when asked about the feces in the bag he returned to the 7301 Lemont Rd restaurant.

Fire Department Saw Slight Decrease In Calls Last Year In Downers Grove

The Downers Grove Fire Department responded to 8,158 calls in 2025, according to their annual report.

Scam Caller Deposited Fraudulent Checks, Instructed Resident To Transfer Them: Downers Grove Police

Police say the scammer posed as someone from a company called "U Loan."

Caller Posed As Downers Grove Cop In Phone Scam

Police in Downers Grove are urging residents to stay vigilant after a scam caller demanded thousands of dollars.

Retail Theft, Stolen Bike, Car Theft: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.

Car Stolen In Downers Grove Found After Crash In Chicago

Police say the car was locked when it was stolen from outside a home in the 6300 block of Hathaway Lane.

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of Pregnant Downers Grove Woman

Nedas Revuckas, 19, pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree murder in the stabbing death of Eliza Morales, 30.

Woman Charged In Death Of Uber Eats Driver From Downers Grove: Police

A Maywood woman was charged in connection with the death of Daniel Figueroa, 28, from Downers Grove, who was killed in Chicago.

Body Of Missing Downers Grove Man Found In Retention Pond

Mark Sadelski, 47, had been missing from his home in Downers Grove since Jan. 9.

$4K Worth Of Cable, Wiring Stolen In Downers Grove

Police say the stolen items weighed a total of 1,650 pounds.

Downers Grove Resident Targeted By Caller Posing As Sheriff's Office

The victim came into the police station while on the phone with the scammer.

Truck With Snow Plow Stolen In Downers Grove

Police say someone stole a truck with a snow plow and salt spreader attached from a business in Downers Grove.

Drunk Driver Asks Police Officer To Blow Into Breathalyzer In Downers Grove: Cops

Police say the man had three bottles of vodka in his truck, shot glasses in the center console and a whisky glass on the passenger seat.

Loaded Gun Found Stashed Under Child's Car Seat During Traffic Stop In Naperville: Cops

A Downers Grove man is being held in DuPage County Jail after Tuesday night's incident.

9 Accused In Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Including Downers Grove Man

Prosecutors say gun charges were also filed and the drugs had been distributed in Chicago, Villa Park, Rosemont and Addison in 2025.

36 Bottles Of Jack Daniels Stolen From Store In Downers Grove

Police say a man and woman stole more than $1,000 worth of Jack Daniels whiskey Wednesday.

Man Charged With Murdering Pregnant Downers Grove Woman Released From Hospital

Nedas Revuckas, 19, was back in custody at DuPage County Jail after hospitalized for injuries that were thought to be self-inflicted.

Man Charged In Downers Grove Murder In Critical Condition After Apparent 'Self-Inflicted' Injuries

Police say Nedas Revuckas, 19, was in critical condition with apparent "self-inflicted" injuries while in DuPage County Jail Thursday.

'Horrific Act Of Violence:' Prosecutors Seek Enhanced 'Brutal And Heinous' Sentence In Eliza Morales Murder

Eliza Morales was stabbed 70 times in an attack that also took the life of her unborn child. She leaves behind a husband and young child.

Man Stabbed Pregnant Downers Grove Woman 70 Times, Stabbed Dog Before Starting Fire: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say Nedas Revuckas, 19, said he attacked Eliza Morales because he was displeased with a truck he bought on Facebook Marketplace.

Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Arson After Pregnant Woman Found Dead In Downers Grove

Nedas Revuckas, 19, of Westmont, faces multiple felony charges in connection with the murder of Eliza Morales, 30.

Pregnant Woman Found Dead With Stab Wounds During Apartment Fire In Downers Grove: Cops

An arson investigation is underway.

Police Search Retention Pond Amid Downers Grove Man's Disappearance

Police say they found a piece of clothing near a retention pond about two blocks from where Mark Sadeslki was thought to have gone.