DuPage County Crime
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Des Plaines restaurant workers face theft charges after customer’s handbag is stolenJun 09, 2025 3:24 pm - Two employees at a Des Plaines restaurant were arrested this week after stealing someone’s handbag, police said in a news release.
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Des Plaines woman facing DUI charge in crash that killed auntJun 09, 2025 3:23 pm - A Des Plaines woman has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a wreck that fatally injured her aunt, police announced Monday.
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Police: Man fired gun in parking garage at Rivers CasinoJun 09, 2025 2:16 pm - No one was hurt when a Chicago man fired a handgun in the parking garage at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, police said Monday.
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19-year-old facing charges after leading Kane County deputies on chase from Aurora to ChicagoJun 09, 2025 2:16 pm - A 19-year-old Chicago man was arrested on five felony charges after leading Kane County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase from Aurora to Chicago.
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Authorities: Man punched police officer in the headJun 09, 2025 10:42 am - A 22-year-old Lombard man was charged with aggravated battery after punching a Bolingbrook police officer in the head, authorities said.
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Man charged with stealing from store, again, a few hours after release from jailJun 06, 2025 4:07 pm - A man has been charged with stealing from the Oak Brook Macy’s store a few hours after being released from jail on charges of stealing from the store.
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Three charged in armed robbery shooting near AuroraJun 06, 2025 1:24 pm - Three men have been charged with armed robbery, in connection with a shooting Monday evening near Aurora.
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Des Plaines police find drugs during traffic stopJun 06, 2025 11:29 am - A Des Plaines man was arrested early Friday after police there stopped his vehicle and found illegal drugs inside, according to a news release.
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South Elgin man facing weapons charges after opening fire outside St. Charles barJun 06, 2025 8:17 am - A South Elgin man who used to work at a St. Charles bar is facing multiple weapons charges after police say he opened fire outside the bar earlier this week.
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New Aurora police chief hopes to keep positive momentum goingJun 06, 2025 4:30 am - From the streets to the big desk: New Aurora police chief talks about his career and what he wants for the department.