Man Accused Of Exposing Self, Putting On Condom At Main Street Station

Police say the man, identified as George McNeal, 75, was talking to a woman when he exposed his penis and put on a condom.

Tequila Stolen, Lockers Burglarized, More: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported in Downers Grove during the last week of January and the first week of February.

Cars Stolen, Burglarized At Hotels In Downers Grove: Crime Blotter

A car was stolen and another was burglarized in two separate incidents at hotels in Downers Grove, police say.

Intruder Found In Home, Tires Slashed, More: Downers Grove Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the Downers Grove police blotter for the first half of January.

Remains Of Cheyann Klus Found In Cook County

Police have positively identified the remains of Cheyann Klus, who had been missing from unincorporated Downers Grove since 2017.

Slain Teen's Family Wants State To Turn Down Convicted Killer's Bid For Clemency

The family of Bridget Drobney urged the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to keep Robert G. Turner behind bars.

Teen Who Drove Car At Cop During Westmont BMW Burglary Sentenced

A 17-year-old boy had been convicted of multiple felonies in connection with a burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership in Dec. 2021

Midwestern University Alum Found Dead In Frozen Michigan Pond

Dr. Bolek Payan, who graduated from Midwestern University as a doctor of osteopathic medicine in 2017, had been missing for nearly a week.

Deputy Chief To Replace Gillette As Police Chief In Downers Grove

Deputy Chief Michael DeVries takes over the role of police chief as of Jan. 7, replacing Chief Shanon Gillette, who is retiring.

Car Stolen From Parking Lot In Downers Grove, Found In Chicago

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

Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Downers Grove

Police are asking residents for information about a hit-and-run crash on Main Street that injured a pedestrian on Dec. 9.

Police Officer, Suspect Shot During Armed Robbery: Lombard Authorities

The suspect later died of his injuries, according to police.

Chief Gillette To Retire From Downers Grove Police Department

Downers Grove Police Chief Shanon Gillette is set to retire Jan. 6 after 29 years of service with the police department.

$25K Worth Of Cigarettes Stolen From Smoke Shop In Downers Grove: PD

A smoke shop was burglarized and other crimes were reported in Downers Grove in late November and early December, per the village's blotter.

Juvenile Who Drove Car At Westmont Cop Convicted On All Counts: PD

A juvenile was convicted on all counts after police say they drove a car at an officer during a burglary at the BMW in Westmont in 2021.

Gun, Cash Stolen From Convenience Store: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

See which items were reported on the Downers Grove crime blotter for the first week of November.

3 Cars Burglarized, Items Stolen From Home Depot: Downers Grove PD

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

Retail Thefts Reported At Best Buy, Wannemaker's In Downers Grove

Items were stolen from two stores in Downers Grove and other crimes were reported on the village's most recent crime blotter.

Water Utility Warns Against Imposters and Scams

Illinois American Water Urges Customers to Guard Themselves Against Utility Worker Imposters and Scams

Mom Claims Day Care Employee Hurt Son In Downers Grove: Report

DeMecia Rhodes claims a worker at KinderCare threw her son onto a cot, NBC reports.

Man Gets 40 Years For Carjacking Pregnant Woman In Downers Grove

Daysean Washington-Davis, 22, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for hijacking a pregnant woman's car in 2019.

Belmont Station Vandalized, Car Burglarized: Downers Grove Blotter

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

See Firefighting, Rappelling Demos At Downers Grove Firehouse

The Downers Grove Fire Department will welcome residents to tour the firehouse, play games and meet firefighters during Fire Prevention Week

Bullet, Homophobic Slur Found In Threat Over Drag Show: Mayor

The return address on the threatening letter said it was from "your friends at MAGA," according to photos shared by the Downers Grove mayor.

Fire Badly Damages Home On Main Street In Downers Grove

A resident safely escaped a fire that broke out in a home in the 4000 block of Main Street in Downers Grove Monday night.

Car Burglarized, Catalytic Converter Stolen: Downers Grove Blotter

See a roundup of crimes reported on the most recent blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.

Car Stolen, Store Burglarized: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

A car was stolen, a tobacco store was burglarized and other crimes were reported on the Downers Grove crime blotter for early September.

3 Burglaries Land Downers Grove Man 17-Year Prison Sentence

Jay Mendoza, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary and two counts of residential burglary

Catalytic Converter Thieves Strike Businesses, Homes In Downers Grove

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Downers Grove, according to the village's recent crime blotter.

Man Tried To Lure Child Into Car In Downers Grove: Cops

Police say a man approached a girl on Stonewall Avenue and asked if she wanted to get into his silver sedan.

Downers Grove Washington Park Fountain Soaping Vandals Identified

Park District officials said video footage provided to police helped identify two juveniles who added soap to the fountain, causing damage.

No One In Custody In I-88 Shooting That Killed 1, Injured 3: Police

The shooting occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 88 at York Road near Oak Brook.

Men Spotted Cutting Catalytic Converter From Car In Downers Grove

A resident told police he saw two masked men cutting a catalytic converter from a car in an apartment complex parking lot.

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Man Who Exposed Self To 2 Kids In Downers Grove Sought By Cops

Downes Grove police say the children were riding their bikes on Saratoga Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when the incident took place.

Thieves Steal 4 Catalytic Converters In Downers Grove: Crime Blotter

Catalytic converters were stolen from four cars in Downers Grove, according to the village's most recent crime blotter.

Home, Business Burglarized In Downers Grove: Police Blotter

Items were stolen from a home and tobacco products were stolen from a Downers Grove business in two separate burglaries.

Illinois American Water Reminds Motorists to Move Over for Safety

Social Media #moveover Campaign Reinforces Scott’s Law

Downers Grove Gymnastics Coach Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Wyatt Kopka, 30, of Clarendon Hills, was charged with five counts of child pornography possession, in addition to seven other felony charges

Westmont Teen Accused In Armed Carjacking To Be Tried As Adult

Police say a 16-year-old Westmont boy shot a woman in the leg and stole her car in early January.