From emergency alerts to vital information, St. Charles is putting instant notifications at its residents’ fingertips.

The city is digging up and relocating a water main that stretches along Illinois Route 47 from the Windett Ridge subdivision out to the intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Route 47.

The Yorkville Police Department has hired a full-time training coordinator for the first time. He will help the department's officers meet state-mandated training requirements.

Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents about local emergencies, hazards and other threats.

Cody Evans is a North Carolina native and a former U.S. Marine. He served two tours in Afghanistan.

A St. Charles resident suffered injuries and was hospitalized after becoming trapped on the upper floor of a house during a fire late Tuesday, authorities said.

Fire officials have not yet determined the cause of a fire that destroyed a Fulton apartment building Sunday morning. Firefighters from nine departments battled the blaze at 201 11th Ave. throughout the day in wind chills as low as 14 degrees below zero.

Two people in Aurora have been left without a home after a fire over the weekend left their residence uninhabitable. In the aftermath of the blaze, one person sustained minor injuries and was taken for a medical evaluation and one firefighter was evaluated at the scene.

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

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.

Reports of a possible assault involving two motorists led to an investigation by Yorkville School District 115 and the Yorkville Police Department on Jan. 15.

"The area needs infrastructure upgrades and improvements such as clearly marked pedestrian crossings, sufficient lighting, and revised speed limits to keep up with the growth," State Sen. Patrick Joyce and state Rep. Anthony DeLuca said.

First responder agencies in Lockport, Romeoville, Lemont, and Will County received grant funds from CITGO Refinery Lemont.

Eisenhower Academy parents speak out regarding the Joliet Public School District 86's handling of information around investigation of custodian Jeremy Ledesma.

Following two vehicles being struck by gunfire in West Chicago, the police are searching for any leads, asking the public to reach out if they have information on any suspects.

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.

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.