Des Plaines Crime
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Ex-boyfriend charged with first-degree murder of Mount Prospect woman found in Busse WoodsMar 08, 2025 5:19 pm - The ex-boyfriend of a Mount Prospect woman who was found dead in Busse Woods Forest Preserve in November 2024 is charged with one count of felony first-degree murder in her death.
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Park Ridge man solicited child for sex, police sayMar 03, 2025 4:59 pm - A Park Ridge man who police say arranged a sexual rendezvous with a child was arrested Friday in Des Plaines.
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‘She will find peace’: GoFundMe account supports Mount Prospect shooting victimFeb 27, 2025 6:06 pm - A GoFundMe account is active to raise funds for the recovery of a Mount Prospect woman shot multiple times by her ex-boyfriend earlier this week
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Des Plaines man lost $500 in gift card scam, police sayFeb 27, 2025 11:10 am - A Des Plaines man lost $500 in a gift card scam Tuesday, police said.
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Mount Prospect police release details of shooting inside condo garageFeb 25, 2025 7:51 am - A Wisconsin man had a previous relationship with the Mount Prospect woman he shot multiple times Monday before fatally shooting himself, police said.
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Police: Two hospitalized after Mount Prospect shootingFeb 24, 2025 9:49 pm - Two people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting Monday evening in Mount Prospect, officials said.
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Shots fired near Des Plaines park, police sayFeb 21, 2025 12:52 pm - Someone fired a gun early Thursday on the 1500 block of Thacker Street in Des Plaines, police said.
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Thief steals Des Plaines resident’s identity to get credit line, buy AirPodsFeb 21, 2025 9:40 am - Someone used a Des Plaines resident’s personal information to open a Target credit account and then purchase a set of Apple AirPods, police said.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Unarmed man threatened to shoot Des Plaines officers, police sayFeb 10, 2025 4:09 pm - An unarmed Chicago man was arrested over the weekend in Des Plaines after threatening to shoot police officers, authorities said in a news release.