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Law enforcement officers responding to a standoff situation in Illinois

Law enforcement officers responding to a standoff situation in Illinois

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Illinois Man Arrested After Standoff Over Alleged Threats to Schools and Officials

February 4, 2026, 11:03 PM

Chicago police officer investigating armed robbery scene in West Town

Chicago police officer investigating armed robbery scene in West Town

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Chicago Police Investigate Armed Robbery Involving Gray SUV in West Town

February 4, 2026, 2:53 PM

Federal agent standing at a crime scene investigation in Palatine.

Federal agent standing at a crime scene investigation in Palatine.

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Chicago Man Charged with Armed Robbery Following Online Sale Meetup in Palatine

February 3, 2026, 12:48 PM

Law enforcement scene related to a homicide investigation in Momence.

Law enforcement scene related to a homicide investigation in Momence.

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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead in Momence Bar

February 2, 2026, 10:28 PM

Law enforcement officers present at a SWAT standoff scene in Chicago

Law enforcement officers present at a SWAT standoff scene in Chicago

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Man Found Dead After Nine-Hour SWAT Standoff in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

January 30, 2026, 7:38 AM

Law enforcement graphic regarding Illinois officer armed standoff

Law enforcement graphic regarding Illinois officer armed standoff

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Off-Duty Illinois Officer Charged Weeks After Armed Standoff and Initial Release

January 30, 2026, 6:38 AM

Legal court scene for Sean Grayson sentencing hearing

Legal court scene for Sean Grayson sentencing hearing

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Former Deputy Sean Grayson Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of Sonya Massey; Rally Held in Springfield

January 29, 2026, 4:18 PM

Law enforcement officers coordinating active shooter protocols at Dominican University

Law enforcement officers coordinating active shooter protocols at Dominican University

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Dominican University Outlines Active Shooter Protocols and Police Coordination

January 28, 2026, 10:14 AM

Law enforcement scene related to the Oswego homicide investigation

Law enforcement scene related to the Oswego homicide investigation

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Suspect in Custody After Woman Found Dead in Oswego Homicide Investigation

January 28, 2026, 9:33 AM

Traffic accident scene involving a motorcycle in Des Plaines

Traffic accident scene involving a motorcycle in Des Plaines

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Des Plaines Man Charged in 2024 Fatal Motorcycle Hit-and-Run

January 27, 2026, 4:13 PM

Law enforcement officers investigating a homicide scene in Downers Grove.

Law enforcement officers investigating a homicide scene in Downers Grove.

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Police Investigate Homicide After Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Downers Grove Fire

January 27, 2026, 3:23 PM

Law enforcement scene related to the double homicide in Joliet

Law enforcement scene related to the double homicide in Joliet

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Adult and Child Killed in Joliet Double Homicide; Person of Interest in Custody

January 25, 2026, 1:12 PM

Scene of traffic accidents involving a school bus crash in Illinois

Scene of traffic accidents involving a school bus crash in Illinois

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Officials Identify Driver Killed in Head-On School Bus Crash in Illinois

January 16, 2026, 5:39 PM

Law enforcement concept image regarding Illinois interstate shootings statistics

Law enforcement concept image regarding Illinois interstate shootings statistics

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Illinois Reports Zero Fatal Interstate Shootings in 2025 Amid 31% Drop in Incidents

January 16, 2026, 10:54 AM

Traffic accident scene involving vehicle on Interstate 55.

Traffic accident scene involving vehicle on Interstate 55.

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Romeoville Man Killed After Vehicle Goes Airborne onto Interstate 55 in Will County

January 9, 2026, 7:25 AM

Court legal graphic for Bethalto fatal hit-and-run case

Court legal graphic for Bethalto fatal hit-and-run case

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Bethalto Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run

January 6, 2026, 3:29 PM

Scene of traffic accidents involving a semi-truck collision in Illinois.

Scene of traffic accidents involving a semi-truck collision in Illinois.

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Passenger Vehicle Driver Killed in Semi-Truck Collision on Illinois Route 32

December 30, 2025, 1:19 PM

Law enforcement officers and SWAT team members responding in Homer Glen.

Law enforcement officers and SWAT team members responding in Homer Glen.

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SWAT Team Deployed, Residents Sheltering in Place Following Gunfire Reports in Homer Glen

December 28, 2025, 11:11 AM

Law enforcement concept for Nick Manns in Jersey County.

Law enforcement concept for Nick Manns in Jersey County.

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Former FBI Agent Nick Manns Leads Modernization Efforts at Jersey County Sheriff’s Department

December 27, 2025, 6:20 AM