January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.

Cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses are at an increased level after the holidays in Will County, with local hospitals seeing admissions rise.

Kankakee leadership has growing concerns regarding an East Court Street building in which the roof has collapsed.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is set to host a series of monthly webinars to help residents prepare for emergency situations.

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

Firefighters rescued an Aurora woman trapped inside her apartment during a fire on New Year’s Day; a dog was also rescued.

The lawsuit was filed in Will County Circuit Court on behalf of Thomas Kirchner's family. OSHA is investigating the incident, according to a release.

To ensure fast and reliable information during emergencies, Kane County is launching a new Public Safety Alert System with expanded features and improved reliability. Residents can enroll now.

“Many of those are for accidents, like drivers in a ditch,” Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson told Kendall County Board members during a recent meeting.

City manager pointed to "jerry-rigged" system while urging approval for new stage lighting system. City also is looking for a new park manager.

The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Ranger Police will offer a snowmobile safety course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Operations and Public Safety Facility, 19808 W. Grand Ave, Lake Villa.

The new rules only apply to new construction. “We don’t want to force a retrofit on existing structures,” Oswego Development Services Director Rod Zenner had said.

Through Jan. 5, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

“This report provides the most detailed picture to date of how alcohol use and misuse affect the health and safety of Illinois residents,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said.

At approximately 12:38 p.m., the Bolingbrook Police Department responded to the 100 block of Nutwood Court for the report of an armed robbery.

A person was transported to a local hospital after a snowmobile crash in Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Kane County.

To maximize safety around the holiday season, the St. Charles Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Here's a look at the arrests and citations.

In baseball you get three strikes. With lightning it only takes one to cause harm and that is why the city of Yorkville is improving safety near the city’s ballparks.

From Nov. 21 through Dec. 2, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and save lives.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort from Dec. 12 through Jan. 5.

With frigid temperatures sinking the mercury in the St. Charles area, the city is offering a few warming centers and safe havens throughout town.

With more winter weather on the horizon for the St. Charles area, here's how to avoid getting ticketed or towed.

Although we always have to be prepared for our safety, experts urge pet owners to take precautions for the furry members of their families, too.

The Dixon Police Department made no DUI arrests during the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to its program partnering with local cab companies that gave people rides.

Frozen water pipes aren’t life threatening, however frozen or broken water pipes do cause damage to homes each winter.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District participates in the annual holiday fire safety campaign “Keep the Wreath Red” to raise awareness of fire prevention during the holiday season.

These channels will serve as the primary dispatch channels for all police departments in Grundy County beginning Dec. 1, 2025.

The city of St. Charles issued a Holiday Homecoming Parade Traffic Advisory to ensure everyone stays safe during the festivities. Here’s how the roadways and parking will be impacted.

Snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions, and extreme cold can make things even more dangerous if your car gets stranded.

The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow

With Thanksgiving celebrations taking place Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Thursday, Nov. 27, the Dixon Police Department is offering to help people stay safe on the roads by covering the cost of cab rides each night

Every Thanksgiving, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District receives a spike of calls related to house fires breaking out from preparing the feast.

The Joliet Police Department is urging residents to use caution over the holiday season for both home and financial security.

A man suffered significant head injuries after he was struck by a moving commuter Metra train in Aurora on Monday, authorities said.

The enforcement campaign, running Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, will focus on seat belt compliance, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving related to alcohol or drugs, including cannabis.

The Leapfrog Group once again has awarded Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox its 22nd consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety.

“Officers are limited in enforcement due to the limitations of the state law," Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin told village trustees at a recent Village Board meeting.

This Thanksgiving, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois State Police and local partners to keep holiday travel safe.

A person was transported with injuries to a local hospital after a rollover crash on Interstate 88 east of Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

The Leapfrog Group has awarded Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington with an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety on its fall 2025 patient safety report card.

This Thanksgiving season, the St. Charles Police Department is cracking down on driving while impaired and seat belt violations.

Safely heat your home this season using the tips provided by the Red Cross

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in zero impaired driving arrests and zero citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations.

Winter weather can be extreme, and it is important to keep ourselves warm and safe, but we also need to keep our homes protected from the elements.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers have been recognized with an A grade from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Group for the third grading period in a row.

A new app, developed in part by a retired Kankakee police officer, is on the market and aims to help protect those in harms way.

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, putting very young, older people, and those with underlying health conditions at greatest risk.

While a train’s lonesome sound has inspired the musical likes of Johnny Cash, on the north end of Yorkville, residents have long called the blaring horn a nuisance. The city is looking to end that.

Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin noted that while the police department can address certain offenses via state statute, a more restrictive ordinance would address where e-scooters and e-bikes can be operated and by whom.

Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relation to time changes, with some showing a 16% spike in deer-vehicle collisions after the fall time shift.