Law enforcement news
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for the enforcement effort.
John Shadbar was charged with attempted first degree murder and a hate crime along with several other firearm-related charges following the May 7 shooting of his neighbor.
Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day looks at the perils of police work.
Annual ceremony recognizes law enforcement officers who died in the course of their duty.
Sterling police were called shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, May 6, to investigate a reported stolen motor vehicle in the 1000 block of West Fifth Street, Sterling.
Kevin Soenksen, a longtime member of the police department and most recently a sergeant, was sworn in as chief Tuesday, April 30.
The summit aims to enhance public awareness, deliver educational resources, and foster networking opportunities to combat human trafficking within the Kane County area. The event is free and open to the public.
Millie and her handler, Community Service Officer Mary Toth, started their first day working together at the station on Monday.
Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams drafted a bill to make it harder for a person accused of committing a crime while drunk to use their voluntary intoxication as a defense.
Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis was in Springfield along with law enforcement officials to speak with Illinois House and Senate leaders to discuss funding of programs for children that prevent crime.
The patrols allow Illinois State Police to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.
Officers will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, among other violations.
Throughout April, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for texting and driving as well as other traffic violations.
A 19-year-old Michigan man is charged with unlawful use of a weapon after being seen shooting at a target at Saw Wee Kee Park in Yorkville on March 24.
Adam Stafford King, 38, is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago.