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Some residents have called it dangerous, while some say it's a great way to slow down speeders. Machesney Park has unleashed a controversial new tactic to catch lead foots.

Jeremiah Derks, 12, was diagnosed with cancer in July. He's now going through chemotherapy and finding joy in law enforcement.

After five Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies were placed on administrative leave last week, many residents are worried about police coverage on Halloween.

If you're getting stopped by the cops, don't panic. Here's a simple procedure to follow to help make it quick and easy.

Congratulations to the Rockford Police Department for making a huge drug bust arrest.

Police are looking for the guilty individual who dumped a whole bunch of VHS tapes along the side of the road.

Despite near-constant warnings and advisories about not leaving dogs and cats to suffer in extreme heat or cold, it still happens with alarming frequency.

It's called the Lip Sync Challenge, and it's big fun (with some laughs) from coast to coast.

A badge lost for 30 years, a memorabilia hunter, and a chance listing on eBay combined to return a former Glenview cop's piece of history.

As hard as it may be to believe, being arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 8 different times isn't even close to the record.