safety

Protecting our kids in school is a hot topic, regardless of what side of the gun issue you're on. If this Illinois school district gets the green light it could become the first in our state to arm their teachers.

In light of the awful Parkland, Florida school shooting this week a Rockford school reveals their emergency plan in case something like should happen on their campus.

After checking, I feel a lot better about the neighborhood I work in.

Out of all the towns and cities in Illinois' 102 counties, only 2 make the safest cities list.

Crooks are up to their naughty ways again this holiday season, and several incidences of package stealing have already been reported to the DeKalb Police Department. Here's how to avoid falling victim to thieves this holiday season.

Commuting isn't always our first choice when it comes to our jobs but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do. When it comes to commuting and traveling our interstates, Illinois' has a big complaint.

A Winnebago area resident is warning pet owners to keep a watchful eye on their dogs when they are outside after experiencing something terrifying yesterday.

Another bank account phishing scam is circling, and this time it's targeting Netflix customers. Here's what you need to be on the look out for.

The first six months of 2017 have seen an uptick in the number of Illinois traffic fatalities over the same period in 2016, all while the rate of traffic deaths has slightly decreased nationally. Experts say there are several reasons.

We had the chance to talk with a former Rockford police officer who gave us these 10 very important tips to remember for when you think you're being followed.