Cesar Guerrero made his statement at a Joliet City Council meeting Tuesday night where he also called on city officials to speak out on an ICE arrest outside City hall.

Federal officials have yet to disclose whether they’ve been involved in reports of immigration enforcement activity in Joliet, including one that was alleged to have occurred at the Will County Courthouse.

Bartel’s promotion was announced during the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, when the city recognized the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Alex Chavira.

The Kendall County Coroner’s Office released a statement on the June death of Yorkville resident Aiyana Williams, 16, saying “a definitive cause or manner of death cannot be established at this time.”

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 16 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing oaths of office given to law enforcement personnel either on board or coming on board the Dixon Police Department at the most recent city council meeting.

Shorewood Police were called to the scenes of shootings early Tuesday morning which left two homes damaged, but did not result in any injuries.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood said ICE did not provide any public safety or other data to “justify increased operations” in Illinois or any metrics the agency “plans to use to determine when the surge will end.”

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 officials are responding to reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on Monday near schools and surrounding West Chicago neighborhoods.

What is typically one of the biggest parades in Joliet coincides with the start of a big federal crackdown on illegal immigration coming to Chicago and aimed primarily at Mexicans and other Hispanics.

Officer Jovani Chaidez was officially sworn in by Village President Matt Brolley at the Sept. 8 Montgomery Village Board meeting. Chaidez's family was present.

Columnist Tom Weitzel believes changes are needed in the warrant arrest system

The Will County Sheriff’s Office improperly denied a request seeking records of an investigation that led to a theft charge against the former chief executive of Big Brothers Big Sisters, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

The effort was part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” initiatives, funded by federal highway safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Richard L. Haley Jr. was arrested at approximately 10:39 a.m. while police were conducting a traffic stop near Route 31 and Century Drive in Oseego.

Rock Falls Police Chief David Pilgrim formally announced his decision to retire, effective Sept. 30, at the Sept. 2, 2025, Rock Falls City Council meeting.

Khamryn Zyiel Johnson is named in a five-count federal complaint following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations. He was arrested in June and remains in federal custody.

New deputies Josh Whitley, Juventino Aguirre, Luke Lanehart and Anas Mirza were sworn in on Aug. 27 by Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson.

While their classmates head to math or English, students at the Whiteside Area Career Center are taking part in mock trials and learning how to deescalate suspects – all as part of real-world law enforcement training.

The seven-session academy will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 9, 2025, in the Sterling Police Department’s training room, 212 Third Ave.

The Ogle County K9 Fund Bark and Whine Ball will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 5-10 p.m. at the River’s Edge Experience at 103 S. 1st St. in Oregon. The event will include live music by The Vodka Boys, food catered by Ralfie’s BBQ, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.

Two years after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail, the Trump administration is threatening to revoke federal funding from local and state governments that allow cashless bail.The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice condemned the action.

Cody Fosdick, who was sworn in this week, had previously served in the United States Army for eight years and worked for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

Chicago-based GWC Injury Lawyers filed the two-count lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court. In the first count – wrongful death – the suit seeks more than $50,000 in damages and in the second count – survival act – the suit also seeks more than $50,000.

Erik Wojdyla, 22, was last seen Saturday, July 26. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

The mayor of Rock Falls says its police department is “running smooth” after the father of a Rock Falls murder victim called for the chief's resignation in June.

Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell said the number of students has been climbing for the past three years – from 1,507 two years ago, to 1,586 last year, and now 1,686 this fall.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office conducted a focused traffic safety campaign from July 8 to Aug. 1 to remind motorists that “Speeding Catches Up With You” and encourage safer driving habits.

Communities must take proactive steps to put an end to teen takeovers.

The Illinois State Police say funds will go to 21 departments to help with enforcement details to remove guns from those "who pose a danger to the public or themselves."

Sterling Police Chief Alex Chavira has announced he will retire next month, officially stepping down Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

The seven-session academy will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 9 in the Sterling Police Department’s training room, 212 Third Ave.

Join the Wheaton Police Department from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Northside Park, 1300 N. West St., for National Night Out, an annual event in which police departments across the nation connect with their communities for a night of fun for all ages.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County invites the community to come out to the Monee Reservoir for National Night Out festivities on Tuesday.

Several suburban towns will host National Night Out events on Tuesday to bring together the men and women in blue with the communities they serve.

The mystery surrounding the identity of a woman found dead in Will County in 1968 has been resolved, the Will County Coroner’s Office reported this week

The Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police hosted the annual event, which recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers and civilian staff from agencies across the county for their service, bravery, and professionalism.

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies in a high-visibility enforcement campaign over the Independence Day holiday.

The Sterling Police Department invites residents to join officers from 5-7 p.m, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Central Memorial Park (Grandon Civic Center) for an evening of free food, entertainment, vendors, games, giveaways and raffles.

The Illinois State Police welcomed 95 new troopers from Cadet Class 150 at a graduation ceremony in Springfield, its largest class in the past 25 years

Sterling Police Chief Alex Chavira made the official announcement during the July 7, 2025, Sterling City Council meeting, when Potthoff’s father, Ron Potthoff – a former Sterling police chief – had the honor of pinning his son.

Throughout July, drivers in Wheaton can expect to see increased police patrols looking for speeders and other traffic violations.

Montgomery police Sgt. Jeff Ricedorf was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award and is the first member of the Montgomery Police Department to achieve this distinguished honor,

CITGO’s Lemont Refinery donated funds to the Will County Sheriff’s Office that will go to support the department’s K-9 Unit.

Ayana Miller, a graduate of Ottawa High School, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Brian Sember Memorial Scholarship.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office issued 108 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has come up with a unique way to remind visitors about the risk of car break-ins and how to prevent them this summer.

Ryan Bivins will officially assume his new role during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, June 2, 2025. Bivins’ selection was announced Tuesday, May 27.

Will County police departments participated in the annual Torch Run fundraising program for Special Olympics Illinois.

Dax will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s.

A retired Joliet police sergeant must still contend with a federal lawsuit claiming he had no probable cause to arrest his colleague on a task force whom he accused of stealing a forklift.