The lawsuit from the attorney general office alleged a company that operates the Lockport McDonald's has not paid $2.1 million in civil penalties following a 2023 state investigation.

DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month in the parking lot of an Oak Brook restaurant

At the annual State of the County presentation, the message was plain and it was simple: Kankakee County people control Kankakee County's future.

The first minutes of any school threat are not the time for public updates. They are the time for action, argues former police chief Tom Weitzel

A man accused of stabbing a pregnant Downers Grove woman to death in January pleaded not guilty Tuesday to seven counts of first-degree murder

One of the three recent St. Viator High School graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a graduation party in June will remain behind bars until at least March 16, when a court hearing is scheduled for his potential release

A Glendale Heights man stabbed a housemate in the stomach Saturday afternoon shortly after being released from custody on charges he assaulted another of the home’s residents, authorities said Sunday

Kendall County Law Enforcement participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois at Silver Springs State Park on Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 in Yorkville.

Two men have been accused of falsely claiming that they were robbed of more than $1.5 million worth of jewelry

A certified nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting a physically and intellectually disabled resident at a health care facility will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, a judge ruled Wednesday

A Chicago man accused of of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car will remain in jail until at least next court appearance after a motion was granted Tuesday to deny his pre-trial release, prosecutors said

The city of Sterling wants to know from residents and businesspeople whether parking needs are being met in the downtown business district.

Wheaton police are investigating an apparent “swatting” call that brought a law enforcement presence to Wheaton North High School Friday

Wheaton police are responding to Wheaton North High School to conduct an investigation regarding an alleged threat called in about the school, authorities said

A Manhattan couple requests a special prosecutor to investigate the forfeiture unit of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow's Office, as well as federal agents involved in their forfeiture case.

Bourbonnais Police Sgt. Dave Herberger said goodbye to his beloved K-9 partner, and family member, Athos.

A Carol Stream man has been charged for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors said.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office believes the shooting occurred between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday following a party at the house Saturday night.

Editor’s note: Today’s Part 2 of Shaw Local’s human trafficking series examines law enforcement crackdowns, how to recognize trafficking victims, and resources for those seeking help

Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, now hosting its 10th class, is not only resolving the issue of lengthy recruitment timelines, local police chiefs say, but new officers say they are able to build stronger ties with the communities they will serve.

The Will County public defender will retire in October and the selection process for a new defender is expected to take place late summer.

Editor’s note: Today, Shaw Local is publishing the first installment of its two-part series about human trafficking and the scope of the problem in northern Illinois

Editor’s note: Today marks the second of a two-part series about automated license plate readers in northern Illinois. Thursday’s installment focused on cities' successes. Today’s installment examines privacy concerns, national controversies, and ongoing debate

He roamed in and out of his house with guns and ammo draped across his body, spurring officers to close streets and warn residents to stay inside as they called in neighboring police, drones, a SWAT team and an armored vehicle to the standoff.

Jonathon Gounaris, 33, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possessing a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.

Duane E. Joslin, 74, of Sikeston, Missouri, is charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault, three counts of criminal sexual assault and 15 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

A Will County judge said he is disturbed by what he called “authoritarianism” in a 2023 forfeiture case from prosecutors that he said was done to “punish the citizens.”

A former Clifton Central High School agriculture teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

The property owner has replaced the lights in the house and deputies were able to complete a more thorough investigation on and inside the property, the sheriff’s office said on Friday.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office said it arrested Stephanie L. Sproull, 43, of Mazon, after she led deputies on a car chase.

Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora, has been charged with felony counts of first degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking.

The agents wore “police” placards and patches from the Deparment of Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bolingbrook police said on Wednesday evening.

The Kankakee Police Department is now at its full complement of officers following its latest staff additions.

A Joliet man was able to secure his release from jail in four of six felony cases because a Will County judge would lower the cash bond amounts, court records show.

Despite the urging of some residents and similar action by nearby towns, St. Charles' mayor said an ordinance to restrict ICE activity would be unenforceable and instill a false sense of security.

The Illinois State Police releases latest results of its efforts to combat vehicle theft and hijacking.

Joliet resident has called on city to eliminate Flock cameras, but police say they have become an essential crime-fighting device.

Reports of a possible assault involving two motorists led to an investigation by Yorkville School District 115 and the Yorkville Police Department on Jan. 15.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office’s Pro-Active Unit arrested two Iowa residents Monday who were found to have 10 pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine, 119 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of cannabis, and $3,675 in their car.

Joliet, along with Chicago, saw a major drop in homicides in 2025 compared to the previous years.

An Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after being arrested as part of a narcotics investigation involving state and Kendall County police.

A Will County judge may decide on Jan. 12 whether a former Crest Hill resident will stay in jail while he awaits trial on charges that alleged he killed his wife in 1988.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program is a professionally trained, all volunteer unit that provides supplemental staffing and support to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

A Homer Glen man is accused of recklessly firing a gun and Will County sheriff’s deputies recovered “hundreds of rounds” of ammunition in the investigation.

About 50 juveniles involved Saturday. There were "multiple fights," Joliet police said. Two were arrested.

“Many of those are for accidents, like drivers in a ditch,” Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson told Kendall County Board members during a recent meeting.

The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.

The new law eliminates any law enforcement policy requiring the observance of a waiting period before accepting a missing persons report.

The threat allegedly happened at the Kendall County Courthouse Monday morning.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been charged in connection with a home invasion that involved the robbing of woman at gunpoint in her home.