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The Springfield Municipal Band is kicking off its season a few days late after someone stole the group's audio and other equipment. The band's season was…
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Authorities have hailed a northern Illinois man a hero after he jumped through the open window of a moving car to save the driver, who was having a…
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Chicago police say the number of homicides and shootings dropped significantly in May compared to the same month last year when the totals helped turn…
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Illinois legislators are joining a national flurry of efforts to curb laws that allow police to confiscate property even if the owner isn't convicted of a…
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CHICAGO (AP) - Police officers will be on the lookout across Illinois for holiday revelers who shouldn't be behind the wheel.In a news release, the…
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One person is dead and another wounded following two separate shootings by Chicago police. The police shootings happened less than an hour apart early…
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Advocates of police reforms say extra protections tailored for officers accused of wrongdoing are unfair and should be scaled back. Shields for officers…
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The Peoria Police Department has a new Assistant Chief. PPD announced Captain Lisa Snow was promoted to Assistant Chief Monday. Snow has been with the…
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Officials studying safety in Illinois schools say local authorities should adopt sound existing guidelines for securing the schoolhouse, build trust in…
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Illinois police and sheriffs' departments will have guidelines for using body cameras when new laws take effect in 2016. Body cameras won't be mandated,…