Riverside Police Launch Advisory Message Program

The messages will be used to tell people they could be targeted in a crime.

Which Illinois Prisons are the Most Overcrowded?

Inmate capacity at Illinois’ 25 correctional centers by the numbers.

Overall Crime Down 22.7 Percent in Riverside

Riverside police have released the mid-year crime/activity index report.

Counties in Illinois with the Most Reported Rapes Per Capita

Counties with the most and fewest reported forcible rapes per 10,000 people, according to the Illinois State Police.

Man Says Bag He Grabbed at Train Station With Gun Inside Isn't His

Man said he didn't realize he had the wrong bag until Illinois State Police opened it and found gun inside, assistant public defender said.

Countryside Solicitor Leaves 'X' Near Home's Back Door: Cops

A window screen next to the front door had been pushed up, partially open, and a small “X” was drawn on a brick.

Western Springs Police Reports: Bike Theft, Defacement, Public Urination

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through July 20.

La Grange Park to Participate in National Night Out

Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Memorial Park.

Man Thinks Pepsi Can Is Gun, Fires Two Shots at Other Driver: Prosecutor

Man's attorney says other driver was flashing gang signs and allegedly had gun.

Update: Countryside Police ID John Doe, Family Contacted

Anyone who recognizes this man should call the Countryside Police Department.

How Many Intoxicated Driving Arrests Were Made in Your City Last Year?

A list of cities and counties with the most DUI arrests in 2014, as well as the most per capita.

Lyons Man Killed by BNSF Metra Train in Riverside

An outbound Metra Express train struck a bicyclist Tuesday at the Harlem Avenue crossing.

Western Springs Police Reports: Underage Drinking, Theft

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through July 13.

Burglar steals eight rolls of copper wire from church

In three incidents of theft in Western Springs, none of the items were secured.

Man Accused of Head-Butting Metra Conductor Over Request for Train Fare

The conductor's nose was broken during the incident.

Western Springs Police Reports: Warrant Arrest, Theft

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through June 29.

'Threat to Society' Fireworks Seized from Pop-Up Tent

Man arrested and accused of selling illegal fireworks.

Safety Bulletin: Fourth of July

Independence day is traditionally the holiday with the most fires.

Chicago on Alert for All Manner of Violence this Fourth of July Weekend

Whether it's terrorism or murderous criminals, Chicago cops and federal authorities are on watch.

Missing Sex Offender Playing Cat and Mouse Game With Cops

Summit Police say they have talked to sex offender by phone, but he won't tell them where he's at.

Mother and Son Charged With Stealing Water Filtration System from Home Depot

Prosecutors said pair tried to return water filtration system at Home Depot in Countryside.

Western Springs Father and Son Rescued from Winooski River

The father and son were canoeing in Vermont when they lost a paddle and had to be rescued.

Western Springs Police Reports: Property Damage, Identity Theft

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through June 23.

Top 10 Illinois Cities with the Biggest Change in Violent Crime

The top 10 cities with the biggest decrease in violent crime, as well as the 10 with the largest increase between 2012 and 2013.

Safety Bulletin: Personal and Home Safety

Always lock external doors, windows and doors between a garage and the house.

Riverside, North Riverside Police Arrest 21 at Roadside Checkpoint

Checkpoints were located at Harlem/Ogden and 29th/Harlem.

Western Springs Police Reports: Theft, Burglary, Fraud

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through June 15.

Comparing the growth in Illinois' prison population to total population

There were only four years in which the population of the state grew at a faster rate than the prison population: 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2011.

Forest Preserve Cop Gets 'Bowled Over' In Bowling Alley Fight: Prosecutors

"Nothing good happens at 4:30 in the morning," judge tells defendant during Bridgeview bond hearing.

Western Springs Police Reports: Defacement, Burglary, Theft

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through June 9.

How Many Concealed Carry License Holders Live in Your County?

The latest available concealed carry statistics from the Illinois State Police.

Brookfield Woman Nabbed on Fifth Retail Theft: Prosecutors

Woman accused of stuffing backpack with cigarettes on four separate occasions at Hodgkins Walmart, prosecutors said.

Man Charged With Torching Car Over Insult At Wake: Cops

Prosecutors said Summit man torched car because owner called him a "bitch" during a wake.

Riverside Police Now Equipped with Lifesaving Overdose Antidote

Riverside Police partnered with Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity to fund the program.

Man Charged with DUI, Aggravated Speeding

A Florida man was clocked at 84 miles an hour in a 30 mile an hour zone.

Riverside Police Arrest Westchester Man with 31 Prior Arrests

The man's driving history included several prior DUI arrests and six arrests for driving while license suspended or revoked.

Riverside Police Supervisors Review Report on Ferguson

Chief Thomas Weitzel instructed his supervisors to discuss the report at every roll call with each officer in the department.

Western Springs Police Reports: Theft, Burglary, Drug Possession

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through May 26.

Illinois Home to Two of the Most Dangerous Metro Areas in U.S.

Violent crimes rates in Illinois' metro areas, according to FBI data.

Ten Students Hospitalized in School Bus Collision at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo’s on-site ambulance and local municipalities provided assistance after the crash at 31st Street and 1st Avenue.