Des Plaines
Coverage of Des Plaines in the Nexus archive.
- Des Plaines woman identified in fatal Fox River boat crash
A 45-year-old man has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a boat crash on the Fox River resulted in the death of 48-year-old Magdalena Jablonska. The incident occurred in Des Plaines.
- Des Plaines condo fire ruled arson; investigators say suspect died from injuries
Investigators determined that a Des Plaines condo fire in May was intentionally set using gasoline and ruled as arson. The suspect involved in the fire died two weeks later from injuries.
- Des Plaines condo fire determined to be arson
A condo fire in Des Plaines, Ill., which occurred in May, has been determined to be arson. Fire Chief Matt Matzl and Police Chief David Anderson will present findings on Thursday.
- Des Plaines condo fire that injured 8 ruled to be arson, authorities say
A condo fire in Des Plaines that injured 8 people has been ruled arson by authorities. Victims of the fire have filed lawsuits.
- North suburban residents concerned warehouse proposal would increase truck traffic near school
Residents of Mount Prospect and Des Plaines are concerned a Bishop Court warehouse proposal would increase truck traffic near a middle school. The proposed warehouse has raised worries about safety and traffic impacts in the area.
- Man dies after being pulled from Lake Opeka in Des Plaines
A man died after being pulled from Lake Opeka in Des Plaines. A death investigation is underway in the area.
- Man charged with DUI after 3 tollway workers struck, 1 fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines, police say
Paul Ong was charged with DUI after striking three tollway workers on I-294 in Des Plaines, resulting in the death of one worker, Calvin Holley, and injuries to two others, according to Illinois State Police.
- Suspect charged in death of Illinois Tollway worker on Tri-State
A 37-year-old Berwyn resident faces felony charges after allegedly striking and killing an Illinois Tollway worker, Calvin Holley, on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines. The incident occurred during a pothole repair operation, with two other workers hospitalized. The suspect remains in custody pending a court appearance.
- Tollway worker killed, two others hurt while filling potholes on I-294
An Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured when struck by a driver while repairing potholes on I-294. The deceased worker was identified as Calvin L. Holley, 52. No charges have been filed against the driver, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed condolences.
- Tollway maintenance worker fatally struck by car along I-294
A tollway maintenance worker was fatally struck by a car on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, leading to a shutdown of the southbound lanes near milepost 41.5. Preliminary investigations suggest the crash involved three tollway workers.
- Illinois Tollway worker struck, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
An Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured when struck by a vehicle during pothole repairs on I-294 in Des Plaines. The incident occurred early Saturday, with authorities investigating and the Illinois Tollway urging drivers to follow the Move Over Law.
- Authorities ID Illinois Tollway worker hit, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
Calvin L. Holley, a 52-year-old Illinois Tollway maintenance worker, was struck and killed during pothole repairs on I-294 in Des Plaines. Two other workers were injured, and southbound lanes were closed until 11:30 a.m. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Tollway emphasized the importance of the Move Over Law to protect road workers.