Apr. 18, 2026
Skokie Police Crack Down on Unsafe Driving During St. Patrick's Day Blitz
Authorities cite 67 drivers, make 3 arrests for issues like speeding, distracted driving, and lack of insurance
Apr. 18, 2026
DeKalb Sees Continued Drop in Violent Crime
Police report 30% decline in violent crime over past year and 60% reduction in 5 years
Apr. 18, 2026
Champaign County Sees Uptick in Assault, DUI Arrests
Weekly crime report shows rise in violent and alcohol-related incidents
Apr. 17, 2026
Deputies Tase Man Threatening to Kill Them Near Mundelein
The incident involved an armed individual with mental health struggles who called 911 and then advanced on deputies with knives.
Apr. 17, 2026
Pekin Boosts Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts with New Training
City employees to receive awareness training to identify and report suspected trafficking situations.
Apr. 17, 2026
Galesburg Dispatchers Speak Out During National Telecommunicators Week
Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 dispatchers share the realities of their high-stress, behind-the-scenes role as first responders.
Apr. 17, 2026
Wisconsin Sheriff Sues Woman and Politician Over Alleged Fake ICE Detention
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt seeks $1 million in damages for what he calls an "outlandish" lie about being illegally detained.
Apr. 17, 2026
Convicted Felon Arrested, 8 Guns Seized in Chicago Raid
Suspect charged with multiple felonies after police execute search warrant on South Homan Avenue
Apr. 17, 2026
ID Of 18-Year-Old Killed In Rolling Meadows Car Crash Released
Police continue investigation into incident that occurred after attempted traffic stop.
Apr. 17, 2026
Bodycam Video Released in Fatal 2025 Shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera
Tragic incident reveals history of concerns about officer involved in shooting death of his former romantic partner
Apr. 17, 2026
Teen Leads Police on High-Speed Chase, Crashes on I-80
Stolen car pursuit ends in multi-vehicle wreck in Pennsylvania construction zone
Apr. 17, 2026
False Bomb Threat Targets Home of Pope Leo's Brother
Police responded to the incident in New Lenox, Illinois, but found no explosives.
Apr. 17, 2026
Arlington Heights Police Warn of 'Senior Assassin' Water Gun Game Risks
Authorities say the student tradition could trigger disorderly conduct charges if participants use look-alike firearms or trespass on private property.
Apr. 17, 2026
Drunk Driver, 21, Flees From Police After Gas Station Altercation
The woman was also wanted on a warrant out of Texas for criminal mischief, police said.
Apr. 17, 2026
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Elmhurst Restaurant
No injuries reported as crews quickly extinguish fire in commercial smoker.
Apr. 17, 2026
Highland Park Police To Hold Saturday Trainings At Red Oak School
Police vehicles may be visible near the school over the next three Saturdays.
Apr. 16, 2026
Realistic-Looking Water Guns Spark Safety Concerns Across Midwest
Incidents in Indiana and Chicago raise alarm about risks of toy firearms mistaken for real weapons
Apr. 16, 2026
Fired Joliet Cop Seeks to Expunge Past Criminal Charges
Nick Crowley wants his 2017 gun discharge and domestic battery case erased from his record after being terminated from the police force.
Apr. 16, 2026
Armed Suspect Killed in Shooting with Illinois State Police
Incident occurred on Chicago's South Side during domestic battery response
Apr. 16, 2026
1 Dead After Struggle with Illinois State Police Troopers in Chicago
Troopers responded to domestic battery call in Woodlawn neighborhood
