Cook County man charged in chain-reaction crash that killed woman on I-90
Charges have been filed against a Cook County man who caused a chain-reaction crash that killed a woman last week on I-90.
3 injured in crash after driver runs light in Des Plaines: police
A 26-year-old man slammed into another driver in Des Plaines leaving himself and two others injured Friday morning.
Des Plaines man faces gun, drug charges after Evanston traffic stop
A suburban man is facing several charges after he was pulled over Monday in Evanston.
Chemical fire breaks out at Des Plaines manufacturer; employee hospitalized
A chemical fire broke out inside a commercial building in northwest suburban Des Plaines Monday morning, sending one employee to a hospital.
Police take a stand after armed robberies at suburban Mariano's, Rivers Casino
A show of support in the suburbs Friday night after several recent robberies at a grocery store and casino.
Des Plaines reaches tentative agreement to expand backyard chicken program
The proposal also increases the maximum number of birds a person can own.
2 Chicago men robbed at gunpoint at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines
After fleeing casino property, Des Plaines police say the suspects committed another armed robbery in the parking lot of a Park Ridge Mariano's.
Burglary crew nabbed after armed robberies outside Park Ridge Mariano's, Rivers Casino
A burglary crew robbed a pair of shoppers outside the Mariano's grocery store Sunday night minutes after committing a similar robbery in the parking lot at Rivers Casino.
Michigan man charged with attempted murder in Cook County after punching, choking his date: police
A Michigan man was taken into custody by Des Plaines police after allegedly beating the woman he is dating and threatening to kill her over the weekend.
Cook County felon arrested for distributing child sexual abuse images to other people
A Cook County man, who was previously arrested for aggravated battery of a police officer, now faces charges of child pornography.
$5K reward offered after armed robberies near Rivers Casino
A community activist is offering a $5,000 reward after a series of robberies Friday night in the northwest suburbs.
Vehicle plows into Des Plaines fire station
A vehicle crashed into a Des Plaines fire station Tuesday afternoon.
Des Plaines man charged with attempted murder in motel stabbing
A man from Des Plaines is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a motel employee Thursday.
Des Plaines man accused of holding gun to girlfriend's head while counting down: police
Bond was set at $750,000 Friday for a Des Plaines man facing an attempted murder charge after he allegedly beat his girlfriend and threatened her life multiple times with a handgun pointed at her head, according to police.
Des Plaines car dealership owners, employee kidnapped, beaten and burned for hours; 2 suspects in custody
The offenders robbed the victims of their personal belongings and then bound the victims' hands and feet, covered their heads and forced them into a vehicle. The victims were then taken to another location where they were beaten repeatedly, burned with a hot object and restrained throughout the evening.
Woman killed on Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines identified
Smith was hit by a white passenger vehicle that fled the scene. A Fed-Ex semi-truck also hit the victim and remained on scene until police arrived. Police found the driver of the white vehicle and they were arrested.
