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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2018

Police: Illinois Man Used Baby as Human Shield During Arrest

The man — identified as 22-year-old Daniel Huerta — had allegedly been punching and kicking the baby's mother.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 4, 2018

3 Illinois Officers Wounded, Suspect Killed in Standoff

Three officers were shot. Police said the officers are in good condition. Police said an officer shot and killed him in an apartment stairwell around 2:30 a.m. after he fired at officers again.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 1, 2018

Video: Illinois SRO That Stopped School Shooting Honored by Governor

"Officer Dallas' bravery and quick action prevented what could have been an unimaginable tragedy," said Governor Rauner.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 21, 2018

Video: Illinois SRO Who Stopped School Shooting Honored at Graduation

Officer Mark Dallas received a standing ovation Sunday as he led Dixon High School students into their graduation ceremony. A 19-year-old former student brought a gun into the school and shot at a coach during graduation practice, but Dallas was able to take the shooter down as students ran for their lives, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Illinois SRO Stops Attempted School Attack, Shoots Gunman

“I could not be more proud of the police officer and the way he responded to the situation. With shots ringing out through the hallways of the school, he charged towards the suspect and confronted him, head on,” Dixon Police Chief Steven Howell said. “Because of his heroic actions, countless lives were saved. We are forever indebted to him for his service and his bravery.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

Illinois Officer Saves Choking 4-Day-Old Baby

Last Monday, around 3:35 p.m., officers responded to a residential call. Officer Kelli Smith arrived on scene and made contact with the mother and was handed the child, who was not breathing.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2018

K-9s Would Have to be Killed if Illinois Legalizes Pot, Official Says

Legalizing marijuana in Illinois could lead to possible euthanasia or early retirement for law enforcement K-9s in the state already trained to sniff out the drug, according to Macon County officials.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2018

Video: Off-Duty Detective Shot Outside His Chicago Home

Police said Hope was coming home from work shortly after midnight, he was on his front porch when two armed men approached him. Shots were exchanged during the attempted robbery. Hope was shot three times but is reportedly in good condition.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2018

Illinois Police Department Expands Capabilities with FirstNet

The Elwood (IL) Police Department announced that it is upgrading its technology upgrade with the FirstNet communications platform. "It's great to be one of the first public safety agencies in Will County to take advantage of FirstNet applications," said Chief Fred Hayes.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2018

Illinois Town Lays Off 13 Officers

Overall, the 40 cuts represent about a quarter of the city’s police union members, 40 percent of its firefighters union and 55 percent of its non-sworn police personnel, union officials said.

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