Safety news
The street will be resurfaced and a new dedicated turn lane will run down the center, making for safer turns into adjacent neighborhoods and businesses.
Instagram said it’s deploying new new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.
A letter written by Rock Falls Fire Chief Ken Wolf indicates Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 2106 First Ave., Rock Falls, is now in compliance with the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety code.
Joliet Township High School District 204 warned students at Central and West campuses not to bring toy weapons to school during senior prank season or else they could face academic or legal consequences.
In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state.
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.
The Lockport Chamber of Commerce and the Lockport Police Department are hosting an informative lunch about how to prepare for safety in the event of an active shooter incident.
Valley View School district staff members received threatening messages on March 9, which the Bolingbrook police are investigating.
Will County is the first region in the state of Illinois to establish and prepare its mandated Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team to analyze data in domestic violence cases to better establish policy for addressing and preventing family violence.
An Oswego-based construction contractor has once again been fined for ignoring federal safety regulations.
National Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 4-10, and this year’s theme is “Handle with Care, Flammable Liquids Beware.”
Tips for safe driving in winter conditions and what to do if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm or extreme cold.
Tips from Illinois Emergency Management to keep your home safe and warm during winter weather and extreme cold conditions.
During these last days of the year, additional law enforcement will be patrolling Illinois roads for impaired driving, seat belt, speeding, distracted driving and other traffic laws.
From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to keep roads safe and help ensure a happy holiday season.