Press Releases - 2023

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DUI DRIVER ON DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY

December 29, 2023 - Illinois State Police officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP troopers squad car and a Chicago Police Department officers squad car that were hit by a motorist who failed to move over on Interstate 94 southbound near 89th Street in Cook County

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES SCOTTS LAW CRASH INVOLVING IDOT WORKER

Illinois State Police officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation worker that was hit by a motorist who failed to move over on Interstate 57 northbound near 108th Street in Cook County

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONGRATULATES NEW TROOPERS OF CADET CLASSES 144 AND 145

December 15, 2023 - ISP Has Added 503 New Troopers Since 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS PUBLIC TO STAY VIGILANT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public to stay vigilant during the holiday season as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES ONLINE FORM TO REPORT SUSPECTED PUBLIC CORRUPTION

November 30, 2023 - To help root out public corruption in Illinois, the ISP Special Investigations Unit has created an online reporting form.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER REPORTING AVERTS POTENTIAL TRAGEDIES

November 27, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) works to prevent potential firearm related tragedies by keeping firearms out of the hands of those who pose a significant threat to themselves or others, and our work is proving effective. Over the past year, ISP strengthened firearm safety laws in Illinois and increased education and training to law enforcement agencies and schools about using those safety laws.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE HANDLING A CRASH

November 21, 2023 - ISP experiences the 19th Scott's Law related crash of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES HISTORY WITH PROMOTION OF FIRST FEMALE FIRST DEPUTY DIRECTOR

November 16, 2023 - Hard work and dedication lead to history-making promotion

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS CLANDESTINE LAB SAFETY TRAINING TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUGS

November 13, 2023 - ISP Participates in Training Provided by Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE HANDLING A CRASH

November 1, 2023 - ISP experiences the 18th Scott's Law related crash of 2023

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UPDATE ON SHOOTING OF ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OFFICER

October 31, 2023 - ISP Provides Update on the Condition of Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green

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SUSPECT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER OF AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOPER

October 26, 2023 - Multiple counts, including Attempted First Degree murder, filed against Cristobal Santana

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

October 25, 2023 - Illinois State Police Trooper shot and taken to hospital

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS AWARDS CEREMONY

October 20, 2023 - Top Officer, Special Agent, Telecommunicator and Forensic Scientist Honored for Their Actions and Accomplishments During 2021 and 2022

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEIZES 9 GUNS DESTINED TO A KNOWN GANG MEMBER AND 5 KILOS OF COCAINE

October 20, 2023 - Seizures made during a crime enforcement detail conducted October 16-19, 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FIGHT BACK AGAINST VEHICLE HIJACKING AND MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS

October 18, 2023 - ISP targeting vehicle crimes using a grant from the Illinois Secretary of State

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE URGES VIGILANCE, AWARENESS AGAINST VIOLENCE AND HATE CRIMES IN WAKE OF MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, the Illinois State Police (ISP) continues coordinating statewide law enforcement communications and activity in response to the elevated level of threats of violence and hate crimes related to the current conflict.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS GUIDEBOOK

October 13, 2023 - Multiagency and organization collaboration to create safer environments for all residents

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE HANDLING A CRASH

October 12, 2023 - ISP experiences the 17th Scott's Law related crash of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY FLEEING STOLEN VEHICLE

ISP experiences the 16th Move Over related crash of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IDENTIFY VEHICLE AND INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN U.S. HIGHWAY 40 FATAL CRASH

October 5, 2023 - With information provided by the community, ISP has identified individual believed to be involved in September 29, 2023 crash

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REVIEWS MORE THAN 3,000 ENHANCED BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THOSE UNDER 21 AS PART OF FEDERAL BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT

October 4, 2023 - ISP and local law enforcement agencies in close communication

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH OUTSIDE TEUTOPOLIS RESULTING IN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAK

October 3, 2023 - The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle potentially involved in a crash on September 29, 2023 just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries.

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LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES WRAP UP EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAK

October 1, 2023 - The Illinois State Police, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and Office of Homeland Security, Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Public Health along with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, Teutopolis Fire Protection District and other law enforcement fire and emergency management agencies in Effingham County are wrapping up the emergency response to a multi vehicle accident involving a semi truck transporting anhydrous ammonia.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE ASSISTING MOTORIST

October 1, 2023 - Illinois State Police officials investigated a two vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Troopers squad car on Interstate 270 Eastbound, just west of the Missouri state line Granite City Madison County

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PROTECT ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES ACT ENDORSMENT AFFIDAVIT NOW AVAILABLE

October 1, 2023 - People can now submit an endorsement affidavit online for assault weapons

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE COMBATS DRUG TRAFFICKING AND SEIZES OVER 5,000 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL CANNABIS

September 22, 2023 - ISP Arrests Two for Drug Trafficking

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS DIVISION OF PATROL CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

September 21, 2023 - Col. Margaret McGreal retires

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE CLOSING RAMP FOR MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

September 16, 2023 - On September 15, 2023, Illinois State Police officials investigated a two vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Troopers squad car on the ramp from Interstate 90 southbound to Washington Street Chicago Cook County

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PROTECT ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES ACT EMERGENCY RULE FILED

September 15, 2023 - ISP has filed an emergency rule to implement the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK

September 15, 2023 - ISP experiences the 13th Scott's Law related crash of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ENCOURAGE SAFE DRIVING DURING HARVEST SEASON

September 12, 2023 - ISP reminds motorists and farmers about trafffic safety

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF STATEWIDE TERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE CENTER

September 11, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (STIC) is celebrating its 20th year in service to the people of Illinois.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE EXPANDS PATHWAYS FOR NEW TROOPERS

September 1, 2023 - New option for prior Law Enforcement officers

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONGRATULATES NEW TROOPERS OF CADET CLASS 143

August 18, 2023 - ISP has Added 483 New Troopers Since 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS MOTORISTS TO STAY ALERT AS CHILDREN HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

August 14, 2023 - Stay Alert. Be Aware. Know the Laws.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKE AN ARREST FOR WEAPONS, METHAMPHETAMINE, AND FENTANYL

August 11, 2023 - ISP Division of Criminal Investigation and Southern Illinois Drug Task Force Close Investigation

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FIREARM ENFORCEMENT GRANTS RESULTS

August 3, 2023 - More than 1,150 people brought into compliance during details

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE CRASH REPORTING SYSTEM

August 1, 2023 - ISP is launching a Civilian Crash Reporting System

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONGRATULATES NEW TROOPERS WITH CADET CLASS 142 GRADUATION

July 27, 2023 - ISP has added 445 new Troopers since 2019

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AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS BEING INSTALLED IN METRO EAST TO COMBAT AND SOLVE VIOLENT CRIME

July 26, 2023 - More than half of 2023 East St. Louis homicide cases cleared

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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM 11 STATES JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT SPEEDING

July 26, 2023 - ISP Participates in Speed Awareness Day

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FIGHT BACK AGAINST VEHICLE HIJACKING AND MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS

July 18, 2023 - ISP is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HONOR FORMER DIRECTOR JAMES ZAGEL

July 18, 2023 - ISP is saddened by the passing of former ISP Director and federal judge, James Zagel.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE CONDUCTING TRAFFIC STOP

ISP experiences the 12th Scotts Law related crash of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INCREASES ANTI-VIOLENCE RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

July 13, 2023 - ISP is increasing resources in the Metro East and making communities safer.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES FATAL BUS CRASH ON INTERSTATE 70

July 13, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to investigate a crash that occurred on July 12, 2023.

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THE NUMBER OF EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS DOWN FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

July 12, 2023 - For the second year, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting a decrease in the number of shootings on Chicago area expressways.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ISSUE SECOND ROUND OF FIREARM ENFORCEMENT GRANTS

July 10, 2023 - Sixteen Law Enforcement Agencies Received Grants for Fiscal Year 2024

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

July 4, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Champaign County.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES A NEW PUBLIC WEBSITE FOR CRIM STATISTICS

June 30, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is officially launching a new public website to view crime statistics in Illinois.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LEADS ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING OPERATION

June 29, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted an anti-human trafficking operation in the Metropolitan East St. Louis Area resulting in seven arrests.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT BEING TARGETED WITH A LASER POINTER

June 26, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT BEING TARGETED WITH A LASER POINTER

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LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDED TO 136 RECIPIENTS FROM 41 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS ILLINOIS

May 31, 2023 - Medal of Honor Ceremony Held Today in Springfield

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW DECATUR FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY

May 23, 2023 - New laboratory will expand the state's DNA testing capacity

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE AN 8TH VICTIM FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55

May 17, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE AN 8TH VICTIM FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES FRANK FAMILY STATEMENT

May 13, 2023 - Brians discharge is bittersweet Two and a half years ago I imagined this day much differently

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATES TROOPER BRIAN FRANKS HOMECOMING AFTER SCOTTS LAW CRASH TWO YEARS AGO

May 13, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is celebrating the homecoming of Trooper Brian Frank who was involved in a serious Scotts Law crash in 2021 that almost claimed his life Trooper Frank has been in a hospital and rehabilitation center for more than two years and is finally going home

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES VIDEO FOR OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR MT. VERNON

May 12, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation continues investigation of incident involving discharge of a duty weapon

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES FINAL VICTIMS NAME FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55

May 11, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES FINAL VICTIMS NAME FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER OFFICER SHOT

May 9, 2023 - ISP Division of Internal Investigation continues to investigate officer involved shooting.

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ILLNOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE ADDITIONAL NAMES OF VICTIMS IN 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55

May 6, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is releasing five additional names of the seven people fatally injured on May 1, 2023 in Montgomery County.

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FATALITIES IN I-55 CRASH INCREASES TO 7

May 2, 2023 - Vehicle recovery available at 8 a.m. May 3, 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR SIDESWIPED DURING TRAFFIC STOP

April 18, 2023 - ISP Experiences Tenth Scott's Law Related Crash of 2023

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FAKE THREATS MADE TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS ILLINOIS

April 12, 2023 - Swatting calls targeting schools throughout the U.S.

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ISP CONDUCTS TWO ENFORCEMENT DETAILS ON CHICAGO EXPRESSWAY MOST AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE

April 11, 2023 - Stolen car, weapons and drugs seized during ISP enforcement details

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HONORS THE FIRST, FIRST RESPONDERS DURING TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK

April 7, 2023 - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes the hard work of 911 dispatchers across the country

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONGRATULATES NEW TROOPERS WITH CADET CLASS 141 GRADUATION

March 24, 2023 - ISP has Added 428 New Troopers Since 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEING AN ALRMING TREND IN ROAD RAGE EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS

March 14, 2023 - Signs of road rage and how to avoid it

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK WHILE PARKED IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE

March 8, 2023 - ISP Experiences 8th Scott's Law Related Crash This Year

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK IN SCOTTS LAW RELATED CRASH

March 7, 2023 - Illinois State Police officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Troopers squad car on Interstate 94 southbound near 47th Street in Cook County

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ISSUING SECOND ROUND OF FIREARM ENFORCEMENT GRANTS

March 1, 2023 - The ISP is accepting applications now until April 17, 2023 for Fiscal Year 2024 grants to local law enforcement agencies interested in a collaborative effort to reduce and prevent illegal possession and use of firearms, firearm related homicides, and other violent crimes.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK IN SCOTTS LAW RELATED CRASH

February 27, 2023 - Illinois State Police officials investigated a two vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP squad car on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois Route 59 Will County

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FIREARM ENFORCEMENT GRANTS RESULT IN MORE THAN 1,000 COMPLIANCE CHECKS

February 24, 2023 - Using firearm enforcement grants awarded by the Illinois State Police, law enforcement agencies across the state conducted 1,115 firearm enforcement checks and placed 472 individuals into compliance with the Firearm Owner Identification Card Act in 2022.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REORGANIZES TO PROVIDE 24/7 COVERAGE TO ALL 102 COUNTIES

February 16, 2023 - New ISP license plates roll out to celebrate formation of Troops

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOPER STRUCK IN SCOTTS LAW RELATED CRASH

February 15, 2023 - Illinois State Police officials investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper on the Interstate 290 westbound exit to Illinois Route 390 in DuPage County

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMENT GROUPS AND DRUG TASK FORCES SUCCESSES IN 2022

February 9, 2023 - The Illinois State Police, working with local law enforcement and community partners, continues to decrease the supply of opioids and other drugs devastating many neighborhoods. In 2022, the ISP Metropolitan Enforcement Groups and Drug Task Forces across the state seized 679 firearms, 26,679 pounds of drugs, and arrested 1,942 individuals. The ISP MEGs and Drug Task Forces are on the front lines of narcotic enforcement, prevention, and treatment strategies. MEGs and Task Forces represent a collaborative effort among state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies to enforce Illinois drug laws and investigate gang activity.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT GROUP REDUCES VIOLENCE IN 2022

February 7, 2023 - Both homicides and nonfatal shootings decrease

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE EXPANDS CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING

February 6, 2023 - Mental health training and community collaboration aimed at reducing injuries and getting individuals the help they need

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TWO ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CARS HIT BY DUI DRIVERS WITHIN TWO DAYS

ISP experiences the first two Scotts Law related crashes of 2023

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ENFORCEMENT LEADS TO DRAMATIC DECREASE IN CHICAGO AREA EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS IN 2022

Due in large part to increased enforcement efforts and technology, the Illinois State Police is reporting the total number of Chicago area expressway shootings dropped 4 percent in 2022 compared to 2021. The number of non-fatal injury expressway shootings in the Chicago area was cut in half and the number of expressway homicides decreased by 88 percent compared to last year

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