Des Plaines Police

The attorney representing a 15-year-old musician who was injured during a police shooting on Chicago’s Northwest Side in November following a robbery has released stunning, dramatic video of the series of events. On Nov. 19, 2019, a Des Plaines police responded to a robbery in the city. One suspect was arrested at the scene, but the second suspect led them…

The attorney representing a 15-year-old musician who was injured during a police shooting on Chicago’s Northwest Side in November following a robbery has released stunning, dramatic video of the series of events. NBC 5’s Chris hush reports

A former pastor at St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines has been told he can no long minister and was directed to live away from the parish after “inappropriate material” was found on his computer, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Father John Plotkowski was informed he could no longer perform ministerial functions and was directed to live away from…

Florida man Eldor Akilov was allegedly intoxicated when he crashed into another car going over 80 mph in Des Plaines last week, according to police.  The crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 5 near Elmhurst and Golf Road. Inside the other car were two others, 46-year-old Alejandro Arzeta and his 13-year-old son. Police say Arzeta was trying to…

A Florida man has been charged with severely beating his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend earlier this year in northwest suburban Des Plaines.

The city council voted Monday to ban vaping for anyone 18 and under in Des Plaines.

A new effort aims to crackdown on vaping in a Chicago suburb, focusing on educating kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes instead of punishing them with a fine.

A new plan to crack down on vaping has taken place in Des Plaines. The City Council approved new regulations Monday. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

A new effort aims to crackdown on vaping in a Chicago suburb, focusing on educating kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes instead of punishing them with a fine. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has the details.

Three family members killed in a tragic crash Sunday in northwest suburban Des Plaines have been identified.

The teen who survived a crash that left his mother, father and sister dead now fights for his life in the same Park Ridge hospital where his dad used to work. Dick Johnson reports.

Three family members were killed and two people, including a teen driver, were injured Sunday in a tragic crash in northwest suburban Des Plaines, authorities said.

Three employees were arrested at a suburban Chicago day care center last week after police say they gave a class of toddlers gummy bears with melatonin to calm them down for nap time. Regina Waldroup reports.

Three employees were arrested at a suburban Chicago day care center last week after police say they gave a class of toddlers gummy bears with melatonin to calm them down for nap time.

Parents and neighbors expressed shock and outrage at a suburban day care center Monday where police say three employees were giving children sleep aids prior to nap time. Trina Orlando reports.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating after police arrested three employees of a suburban day care for allegedly giving children melatonin gummies before nap time.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating after police arrested three employees of a suburban day care for allegedly giving children melatonin gummies before nap time. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

Parents and neighbors expressed shock and outrage at a suburban day care center Monday where police say three employees were giving children sleep aids prior to nap time.

Crews rescued a disabled man from a burning home Sunday morning in northwest suburban Des Plaines.

An unauthorized camera was found Friday in the women’s bathroom of a Walgreens in northwest suburban Des Plaines.