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The Grundy County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that it has arrested a 17-year-old who had allegedly stolen a firearm in Peru after a pursuit that ended near Arby's on Route 6 in Morris.

Read the transcript from Shaw Local Radio's Talk-Line podcast with Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan explaining why he believes a bill in Springfield on warrants doesn't make sense.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 19 features Lee County Sheriff Clay Whelan discussing some state legislation concerning law enforcement procedures opposed by the sheriff.

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for a Hanover Park man accused of pepper spraying a DuPage County sheriff’s deputy, prosecutors said.

Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley said in the case of deportation, the Sheriff's Department wouldn't be allowed to aid ICE unless there's criminal activity involved

A Tazwell County man is accused of stealing more than $725 worth of merchandise from the Bloomingdale Best Buy, prosecutors said.

A motion was granted Sunday to deny pre-trial release for three men accused of robbing a Downers Grove man of his property and vehicle at gunpoint on Sept. 28.

A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured after an SUV hit them Saturday while they crossed a street in Leaf River. Their injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

According to a recent post on the Sheriff’s Office’s social media, scammers are using the names and telephone numbers of Kane County deputies to call citizens and inform them that they have missed jury duty.

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.

Musil, a Labrador Retriever, was sworn in at the June 17 Sandwich City Council meeting. The new police dog was named in honor of the late Christina Musil, 35, a mother of three and deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Long-time Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Shaw Barrows retires after spending 28 years in law enforcement.

The Will County Sheriff's office is warning residents about scam callers impersonating police and Will County court officials.

Daryl Pass drives about 100 miles every week restocking the Kenneth Young Center’s Narcan vending machines including some in Elgin and at the sheriff’s office in St. Charles Township.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office will host the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Youth Academy beginning this summer.

A Kane County jail corrections officer interrupted a detainee's suicide attempt in January, saving the inmate's life.

The Aurora suspect shooting has been identified as Jeffrey Emerson, 56, of Oswego, by the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Hundreds gathered along the processional route from the DeKalb County Coroner’s Office to Butala Funeral Home in Sycamore to honor fallen DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil. Musil, 35, was killed Thursday while on duty after a truck rear-ended her police vehicle in Waterman.

Throughout April, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for texting and driving as well as other traffic violations.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan was joined by deputy Doug Brouwer Friday at the Sheriff’s Office in Sycamore to talk about the advantages of law enforcement officers carrying Narcan, a spray used to treat opioid overdoses.

Sergeant Nancy Velez was selected as the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year for 2023. Velez has been with the sheriff’s office since May 2009.

The truck driver involved in a head-on crash Oct. 23 that critically injured a Kane County deputy was charged with multiple felonies.

Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser took to the aisles of the Jewel-Osco in Batavia for the Kane County Farm Bureau’s 23rd Check Out Shopping Spree on Monday, Feb. 26.

Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Ruchaj, age 50, died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on Feb. 14, at his home in Sugar Grove.

Mayor Ray Soliman said the compliance check was initiated after he received information about a certain business selling products to a minor.

The winter weather with a mix of snow and sleet and rain created some hazardous road conditions in the Will County area. The region is under a winter weather advisory through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Grundy County Board recently honored two sheriff’s deputies who you are at different points in their careers.

A 43-year-old Freeport man died following a two-vehicle crash on the evening of Oct. 25, southwest of Forreston.

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation near Bensenville, authorities said.

The Bureau County Sheriff’s Department report for the month of August 2023 was approved by the Bureau County Board on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The report included the following statistics for calls during the month.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of its Labor Day impaired driving campaign.

The Bureau County Sheriff’s Department report for the month of July 2023 was approved by the Bureau County Board on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The report included the following statistics for calls during the month.

Homeowner exchanges gunfire with likely car thief in Peotone Township

Bond was reduced Monday for a 46-year-old Dixon man who the Ogle County sheriff said attacked three of his deputies, breaking some bones, and who had to be subdued with a taser device.

The Bureau County Sheriff’s Department report for the month of June 2023 was approved by the Bureau County Board on Tuesday, July 11. The report included the following statistics for calls during the month.

A natural gas explosion occurred Saturday night in the 4500 block of Ivanhoe Avenue in unincorporated Lisle, authorities said.

Questions remain as business owners regroup after fatal Juneteenth party shooting in Willowbrook.

A female detainee died Monday morning in her cell at the DuPage County Correctional Center, authorities said.

Stephenson County warns of police impersonator making traffic stops.

The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a police impersonator who stopped a female motorist in rural Baileyville on May 30.

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Henry Huenefeld, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office press release.

The SVCC Police Academy commenced 21 recruits into officer positions in the first time ceremony Friday, April 14, 2023.

Jesus F. Cornejo-Garcia, 37, of Rochelle, was arrested on Feb. 15 by the Ogle County Sheriff's Office for eight counts of possession of child pornography under 13, a class 2 felony.

Sheriff James Reed stated that the 16-year-old youth fell while avoiding an oncoming train and was located between lock 21 and lock 19, directly north of Wyanet.

Jeremy G. Jones, 41, of Byron, who is accused of running over one person with his car and stabbing another on New Year’s Eve, is set to appear on court on Wednesday.

Sheriff Jim Reed said he believes his duty is to protect the rights provided in the Constitution including “the right to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and property.”

The sheriff said he believes the new law to be a “clear violation” of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

A Kirkland woman died after driving through a stop sign and crashing into a semi-truck on Illinois Route 64 north of Rochelle.

One person is dead and another injured following an crash on Illinois Route 2 just south of Byron early New Year’s Day. Weather appears to have played a role in the crash.