Current Press Releases

September 22, 2023 - ISP Arrests Two for Drug Trafficking

September 21, 2023 - Col. Margaret McGreal retires

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 26, 2023 - ISP Participates in Speed Awareness Day

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.