Safety news
Downtown Joliet was the site for local and Illinois police as well as state department of transportation officials to promote a traffic safety campaign along the famed roadway on Tuesday.
The Kendall County Public Safety Center next month will be renamed the Richard A. Randall Public Safety Center in honor of the former Kendall County sheriff.
Joliet's fire chief urged caution with using portable generators during power outages. A household of 12 people in the city had been hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.
After failing to pass in 2022, Whiteside County voters will be asked to consider a public safety tax again in November to fund 911 emergency dispatch call center services.
The Family Services Foundation of New Lenox Township donated $5,000 to the district, which helped to purchase 30 new lock boxes for residents.
The safety checks are funded through IDOT and are meant to reduce the number of dangerous and impaired drivers off the road
Joliet's fire chief outlined how the department has been educating the community and engaging in programs to address the root causes of behavioral and mental health issues in the city.
Illinois State Police will be conducting extra traffic patrols in July between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. watching for impaired driving and seatbelt usage.
Joliet's police chief says most major violent crimes have decreased this year and the department’s rate for clearing homicide cases is over 80%.
Joliet police chief says JJC police typically have had two calls a year for problems that arise between 2 and 6 a.m.
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association offers helpful tips pet owners should follow as the temperature rises:
The Kane County Sheriff's Office will partner with Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure safe, sober driving from June 21 through July 8.
Summertime brings with it many opportunities for outdoor fun, but also the dangers of heat.
As a heat wave settles in over the Sauk Valley, residents are reminded to wear sunscreen, light-colored clothing, drink plenty of water and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun this summer.
The Kendall County Health Department offers these tips for safe and pleasant travel experiences.
The IDNR and Illinois Conservation Police remind the public to remain safe and sober on the water for Memorial Day weekend.
Romeoville police will be conducting roadside safety checks heading into Memorial Day weekend.
After month-long program to prevent distracted driving in April, Illinois State Police have released their citation data for distracted driving.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in support of over 353,000 registered motorcyclists in Illinois. .
The Illinois Department of Public Health urges well-owners to regularly test wells for contaminants to maintain the safety of their drinking water.
Police were notified shortly before 9 a.m. that a white man, dressed in all black, wearing a backpack, was standing in a baseball field at Big Woods Park, 1063 S. Raddant Road.
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.
Traffic-related deaths increase between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That’s why the month of December has been designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Awareness Month.
The intent of the red light illuminated Christmas wreath is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of holiday-related fires and the importance of being fire safe.
Lee County telecommunicator Dylan Ehlers and Deputy Alejandro Castro were presented with the Life-Saving Award for helping to save a 52-year-old who was electrocuted.
A long-time Dixon Rural firefighter has been tapped to become the department’s next chief.
This Thanksgiving, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign.
The Will County Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the Will County Executive held a workshop aimed at improving intergovernmental collaboration and public communications during emergency situations last week.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant to conduct additional traffic safety efforts.
Fire officials report decorations were the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires around Halloween each year.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween, when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.
No injuries were reported following a gas leak that led to the temporary evacuation of Walmart on Route 59 in Joliet.
This year’s campaign theme is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention".
The Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police Troop 15 are hosting a free Kids’ Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event on Sept. 23 at Lambs Farm in Libertyville.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to increase enforcement of child passenger safety laws Sept. 15 – Sept. 30 to help ensure the safety of young children traveling in the community.
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