Children need clear guidance about what situations warrant a 911 call to prevent misuse of emergency services. True ...

Residents across DuPage County can now text 911 in an emergency. The launch of the service was announced at this week’s ...

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

In certain emergencies — a domestic violence or another life-threatening situation — someone might not be able to call 911 ...

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 ...

The call triggered a massive deployment of law ... Although falsely reporting an emergency to 911 is a misdemeanor offense, lawmakers are seeking tougher penalties for threats that cause mass ...

Police released video footage and 911 emergency calls Tuesday depicting chilling scenes of people running in panic as gunfire crackled in a New Mexico park where three people were killed and 15 ...