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Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing a total of 424 citations—177 for hands-free cell phone law violations...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Chicago Man Serving 60-Day Sentence Found Dead in Lake County Jail Cell

Lake County, IL - Authorities in Lake County have launched an investigation after a 61-year-old Chicago man, serving...

Illinois Blaze: 40,000 Pounds of Celery Engulfed in Semi Fire on I-80

Joliet, IL -In a bizarre overnight incident, a semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of celery caught fire on Interstate...

Car Stops Just Feet from Active School Playground After Friday Morning DUI Incident

Coal City, IL - A car driven by 39-year-old Kathryn Stirbis reportedly came to a stop just feet...

Frankfort, IL – Community Tackles Healthy Eating with Free Workshop

Frankfort, IL – In an initiative to promote healthy eating habits and address the complexities of food cravings, Frankfort Park District will host a...

Illinois to Raise Minimum Age for Pesticide Licenses to 18

Champaign, IL - New age requirements are set to change the landscape for those seeking a pesticide applicator/operator license in Illinois, aligning with revised...

Severe Weather Strikes Quad Cities: Tornado, Several Funnel Cloud Sightings 

Quad Cities, IL – A powerful storm swept through the Midwest on Tuesday, with the National Weather Service confirming at least one tornado and...

Thursday’s Severe Weather Alert: Illinois Faces Threat of Strong Storms

Springfield, IL - Residents across Central and Southeast Illinois are on notice for Thursday, as forecasters predict a surge of severe weather that could...

Chicagoland Weather Alert: Severe Storms with Tornadoes and Car-Denting Hail Possible East of I-39

Chicago, IL - The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an urgent weather alert for severe storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail...

Crete, IL – Burville Road Collapse Spurs Urgent Closure and Repair Efforts

Crete, IL - A gaping sinkhole has led to the immediate shutdown of Burville Road in Crete, prompting rapid response from local contractors.  The road...
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