Belleville Police investigating shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old

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Belleville, Illinois – The Belleville Police Department said in a social media statement that it is investigating the shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old. According to police, officers responded to the 100 block of North 81st Street for multiple shots fired around 5:31 p.m. on February 3, 2025. At the scene, officers found … Read more

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Boulder Hill neighborhood

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Kendall County, Illinois – The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in the 0-100 block of Wyndham Drive in the Boulder Hill neighborhood. According to KCSO, the shooting occurred around 12:05 a.m. on February 1, 2025 at the aforementioned location. Authorities say deputies responded to reports of possible gunshots heard by residents. … Read more

Elgin Police announce charges against David Celestine in shooting on Summit Street

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Elgin, Illinois – The Elgin Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to a shooting in the 400 block of Summit Street. EPD said in a statement that officers responded to the scene for a reported shooting around 1:16 p.m. on January 26, 2025. Police say an adult male victim suffered a serious injury. … Read more

Freeport Police investigating shooting that injured an 18-year-old man

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Freeport, Illinois – The Freeport Police Department said in a statement that its officers are investigating a shots fired incident that reportedly occurred in the 1000 block of West Smith Street. Around 2:44 p.m. on January 20, FPD officers responded to the FHN Hospital for an 18-year-old male who walked in with a gunshot wound. … Read more

Peoria Police arrest two in death of 13-month-old child

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Peoria, Illinois – The Peoria Police Department is investigating the death of a 13-month-old child. According to a PPD statement, officers responded to OSF Medical Center for an unresponsive 13-month-old around 2:58 p.m. on December 19, 2024. Officers were informed that the child had been administered an over-the-counter medication and had arrived at the hospital … Read more

Elgin Police investigating shooting on Sunday morning

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Elgin, Illinois – The Elgin Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. According to an EPD statement, officers responded to a local hospital for a report of an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police say detectives are investigating the incident and are attempting to determine where the incident … Read more

Joliet Police arrest man accused of holding cleaning crew at gunpoint

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Joliet, Illinois – The Joliet Police Department has announced the arrest of 46-year-old Erik Aviles for Aggravated Unlawful Restraint and two counts of Aggravated Assault. According to JPD, officers responded to the 500 block of Irving Street for a report of a disturbance involving a gun around 12:43 p.m. on January 9. Police say responding … Read more

DeKalb Police arrest suspect in death of woman on West Hillcrest Drive

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DeKalb, Illinois – The DeKalb Police Department said in a social media statement that it has arrested a suspect in the death of Jasmine Dejournette. According to DPD, officers responded to 820 West Hillcrest Drive for a report of an unresponsive female on January 7, 2025. Police were greeted at the apartment door by Devonne … Read more

Champaign Police investigating shooting of 18-year-old on Christmas Eve

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Champaign, Illinois – The Champaign Police Department is investigating a shooting on Christmas Eve that injured an 18-year-old man. According to CPD, officers responded to the 500 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of a man lying on the ground outside a residence around 6:34 a.m. on December 24, 2024. Police reached the scene … Read more

One person fatally shot at residence on East Arcadia according to Peoria Police

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Peoria, Illinois – The Peoria Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night. According to a PPD social media statement, officers responded to the 300 block of East Arcadia Avenue for a report of a person shot around 7:47 p.m. on December 22. Police say an adult male was found … Read more