A Mercer County deputy was placed on administrative leave after being charged with DUI in another county. An internal investigation is underway, officials say.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports speeding caused 11,775 deaths in the U.S. in 2023, but driving ...

Several fire departments are imploring local and state officials to fund necessary resources for the Winthrop beach front.

Fire chiefs from the Beach Park, Zion and Winthrop Harbor fire departments held a news conference Monday highlighting the ...

Local fire departments are warning the public of the dangers of swimming in unguarded areas of Lake Michigan, following at ...

While the Illinois Department of Transportation urges people to move over if they see a disabled vehicle, many fail to heed this warning, causing serious motor vehicle accidents. US Highway 45 ...

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — Two aging dams on the Rock River are now the focus of a state-funded safety study, following a history of tragic accidents and growing calls for change. Illinois State ...

These aren’t isolated incidents. From railroad engineers calling for two-person crews to CTA operators regularly facing violent assaults, Illinois workers are making it clear: We are fighting ...

Illinois lawmakers were split on President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites on June 21. Three key ...

Last year, Illinois waters saw 63 reportable boating accidents that led to 32 injuries and 15 deaths, according to IDNR. There were 70 accidents with 37 injuries and 12 deaths the prior year.

Mass killing incidents also decreased by 80% from 15 incidents in 2023 to three in 2024. Casualties were also down 57%, from 105 killed and 139 wounded in 2023 to 23 killed and 83 wounded in 2024.