safety

A home in Westport, Connecticut, caught fire when lightning struck their underground electric pet fence.

Illinois eyes new e-bike regulations. High-speed cycles over 28-mph face sidewalk bans and age limits.

Undeclared walnuts trigger chocolate recall impacting Illinois and multiple states.

Creative road sign with decimal speed limit sparks debate about whether it improves driver safety.

Spring cleaning in Illinois comes with rules, as 9 common items like appliances and chemicals can’t be thrown in the trash.

Walmart recalls Great Value Dino Nuggets in Illinois due to possible lead contamination, urging customers to discard affected products immediately.

A police department told parents to check their kids' candy haul carefully. The branding on a lot of weed candy looks pretty similar to the kid-friendly kind.

A water main break has forced the closure of southbound 18th Street between Middle Road and Parkway Drive.

With minimal violent crime, low pedestrian deaths, and strong law enforcement, Naperville is one of America’s safest Halloween towns.

Experts say this popular way to stay cool could be affecting your health