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Pedestrian killed in I-80 crash near Shorewood; westbound lanes blocked: Illinois State Police
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs on Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.ISP said the multi-vehicle crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-80 west of Interstate 55 near Shorewood just after 7 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi hit a car, which had already crashed in a lane, ISP said. The wreckage also appeared to involve multiple boats that were being towed.A pedestrian was fatally hit while standing outside of her vehicle.All westbound lanes of I-80 are closed, and traffic is being diverted onto I-55 northbound. Police said there is not estimate as to when lanes will reopen.Police did not immediately provide further information about the crash.SEE ALSO | Driver killed in Bishop Ford Freeway crash on South Side; all southbound lanes closed: ISP
Decomposed body found floating in Joliet pump house, police say
A decomposed body was found in a south suburban pump house on Tuesday, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA group of three men and a woman were "exploring" the US Steel property at 941 Collins Street around 6:47 p.m.They entered the pump house and found a body floating in four to five feet of water, Joliet police said.The group immediately called 911.Joliet Fire officials removed the body of a man, which was "in an advanced stage of decomposition."The man's identity and cause of death have not been released.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Illinois Police Officer’s Rescue of Aggressive Snapping Turtle Goes Viral
You think the police academy trains for situations like this?. A police officer from Illinois has gone viral after his recent rescue of a snapping turtle that was struggling to cross a busy road. Police Rescue Snapping Turtle. It was a matter of "right place, right time" as the now-viral...
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Morris Police introduces Officer Jace Carpenter
Jul. 3—The Morris Police Department introduced a new officer, Jace Carpenter, during the Monday City Council meeting. Carpenter took his oath from Mayor Chris Brown in front of his family and the City Council, and Police Chief Alicia Steffes introduced him to the community. Carpenter is from Champaign, and attended the Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage, where he received high ...
Vehicle crashes into Popeye's restaurant in Mokena
MOKENA, Ill. - A vehicle crashed into a Popeye's restaurant in suburban Mokena on Wednesday. According to the Mokena Fire Protection District, crews responded to the incident within four minutes of receiving the 911 call this afternoon. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital, officials...
ISP Improves Crash Investigation & Safety Techniques
To help with traffic crash investigations, as well as identify best practices to keep officers safe, the Illinois State Police (ISP) participated in the Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators crash testing event on June 26-28, 2024. The event took place at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. ISP officers from the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit, Crime Scene Services, Division of Patrol, and representatives from the ISP Forensic Laboratory joined law enforcement officers and crash scene investigators from other agencies for the three-day event. Attendees witnessed live crash testing and participated in forensic mapping and digital evidence recovery.
Naperville students get hands-on education in a policing career
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – Some Naperville teenagers signed up for a very different kind of summer program involving bloodhounds and tactical vehicles.When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions.Incoming high school junior Chase Tartaglione was there for the second summer in a row, joining other students as they learned the ins and outs of canine tracking with Naperville police dog Jill, a bloodhound who sometimes gets more attention than her own handler.It's part of a six-week course that introduces high school students to the basics as they decide whether a future...
Students and Parents: Naperville Police to offer college safety presentation July 18
As many new college freshmen are getting ready for move-in day on college campuses across the nation, the Naperville Police Department wants to be sure that parents are sending off their young adults with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves and their property safe. Department personnel will present...
Morris, IL – Missing Morris Woman Located Safely
Morris, IL – Christina Johnson-Harty, a Morris resident missing for three weeks, has been found safe, according to the Morris Police Department. Police reported her disappearance to the public last week, prompting a community-wide search. Authorities confirmed her temporary absence was not related to any kind of foul play.
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