Current Press Releases

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 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 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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