Rock River Restrictions For the 4th of July
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has put some Rock River restrictions in place for the 4th of July that you need to be aware of.
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IL Police Are On the Hunt For Impaired Drivers This Holiday Week
Police all across Illinois are stepping up patrols this week looking for impaired drivers and other moving violations.
Rockford to Hand Out Bigger Fines For Shooting Off Fireworks
A new Rockford ordinance will now allow police to issue a ticket to property owners for shooting off fireworks, even if they don't see them actually light it.
Rochelle Company Selling Shirts to Fund IL's Move Over Project
A Rochelle company is selling 'Move Over Illinois' shirts, and all proceeds will go to the Ogle County Sheriff's Office to use for Scott's Law Education.
Illinois Police Are Setting Up Special Patrols Along Tollways
Illinois State Police announced special enforcement patrols are starting today on our state's tollways to catch drivers violating laws.
If You See Purple Painted On An Illinois Fence Post, Turn Around
If you come across a fence post or tree painted purple while out on hiking or hunting Illinois, you need to turn around immediately. Here's why.
Unfamiliar Illinois Law Allows Minors To Drink Legally
There's a loophole in Illinois' "must be 21+ to drink or purchase alcohol" law and it's not like Wisconsin's.
Roadkill Deer In Illinois: You Can Eat It But There Are Rules
It might sound disturbing but enough people asked about it for there to be laws about eating roadkill.
IL Tween Starts 'Move Over Project' for Scott's Law Awareness
To bring more awareness to Scott's Law, a 12-year-old in Illinois is asking us to share pics of people drivers should move over for.
Police Strongly Against Potential Rule Change For Drivers In IL
Officers believe this one change could make their job even more of a challenge. They aren't the only public departments disagreeing with this idea.