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Residents across DuPage County can now text 911 in an emergency. The launch of the service was announced at this week’s DuPage County Board meeting as part of a proclamation for National Public Safety ...

A fugitive wanted in DuPage County on a series of charges was arrested Friday after he was found hiding in the basement of a Bellwood home, authorities said.

Residents in DuPage County will be able to directly text 911 dispatchers in an emergency when calling isn't possible.

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- DuPage County is now allowing you to text 911 if you cannot call. The county launched the program on Tuesday to help anyone who is hearing impaired or who is in a ...

A new emergency texting capability will help residents who are unable to make a phone call when they are in distress.

Dispatchers can now receive text messages sent to 911 for situations when immediate assistance is needed but talking is ...

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ITASCA, Ill. (WLS) -- Multiple people were injured in a wrong-way crash in the west suburbs on Sunday morning, Illinois State Police said. ISP said the crash happened on westbound Interstate 290 ...