Conflict Quickly Emerges Between Top Prosecutor and Police Commissioner

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Jan 10, 2022 | National News

New York City’s new police commissioner has expressed severe dissatisfaction with the policies of the new Manhattan district attorney, sending an email to all officers late on Friday that suggests a potential rupture between City Hall and the prosecutor over their...

Rockford scrambles to address concerns, stop violence after Auburn High School shooting

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Jan 7, 2022 | Illinois News, Winnebago

ROCKFORD — Tuesday’s shooting in the Auburn High School parking lot is serving as a call to action for area leaders, parents, and concerned community members — all of whom are saying enough is enough when it comes to youth and violence. It’s been nearly 40 years...

Illinois prosecutors seek death penalty for duo that executed police officer while she begged for her life

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Jan 6, 2022 | Illinois News, Prosecutors

“‘You don’t have to do this, please just go, please don’t please don’t.’ She was desperately pleading for her life,” said Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe. A prosecutor in Illinois is seeking the death penalty...

McHenry County allowed to keep holding ICE detainees for now, appeals court says

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Jan 4, 2022 | Illinois News, McHenry

Activists held a candlelight march to the front of the McHenry County Correctional Facility the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, using a bullhorn to offer encouraging words to inmates and detainees. Former detainee Cesar Elizarraraz spoke to those gathered as part...

Local lawmakers announce funding to combat violent crime

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Jan 4, 2022 | Illinois News, Winnebago

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – 2021 has been especially difficult when it comes to violent crime, but local lawmakers say Rockford is not alone in the fight. “No matter what side of town you’re on, this is a problem that we all have to deal with,” emphasizes Stadelman....