drones

The Peoria Police Department is running a one-week pilot program using drones as emergency first responders. The trial is aimed at improving response times, enhancing community and officer safety, and providing police with critical information prior to arriving at a scene.

The Peoria Police Department is expanding its fleet of drones with some updated models, with department officials calling it another example of incorporating technology to better serve the community.

Legislation to allow Chicago police to use drones for surveillance of large crowds has failed in the Illinois House. Chicago Democratic Rep. John D'Amico…

An electrical and natural-gas service company in central Illinois is using a fleet of drones to detect power outages, inspect power lines and poles and…

At least two incidents of drones found near a Chicago-area airport have prompted alerts and warnings.The first major incident happened in November when…

CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago unit has begun deploying drones to help with investigations of major traffic accidents. The Lake County Major Crash…

In a normal year, the Illinois Department of Transportation's only concern during the holidays would be winter driving tips, and warnings about detours.…

ORLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) - Police in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park say they have permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to use a drone. The…

Illinois hunters and outdoors enthusiasts see Gov. Bruce Rauner as a potential new ally in Springfield as they advocate for a number of pieces of…

Earlier this week, Amazon.com announced it may start delivering packages carried by unmanned aerial drones. But Matt Schroyer says that could take at…