The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard which contains current and historical data regarding reported expressway shooting incidents on all expressways in Illinois. The ISP created this tool to provide not only data but also as context to expressway shootings reported in Illinois.

On Jan. 24, 2022, at approximately 125 p.m., off-duty Trooper Antonio Alvarez 6747 and Amanda Alvarez, a 31-year old female of Chicago, IL were found inside of a non-department issued vehicle in the 11000 block of South Avenue East, Chicago, IL with injuries from gunfire. Trooper Alvarez and the female were both pronounced deceased at the scene.

Twenty-three days ago, we also got the heart-wrenching call that Tyler was involved in this senseless shooting and poised ourselves to hear that we may never see him again.

The Illinois State Police is pleased to announce since becoming certified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 1, 2021, over 300 law enforcement agencies have converted to the new Illinois Crime Reporting Program's National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers assisted the Calumet City Police Department (CCPD) in the arrest of two suspects wanted for Armed Robbery and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the arrest of three suspects wanted for a vehicular hijacking.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly offered his deepest condolences to the family of Bradley Police Department (PD) Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, wishes for a speedy recovery to Bradley PD Officer Tyler Bailey, and heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved in bringing the shooters to justice.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau (FSB) announces the option for customers to receive correspondence regarding their FOID cards and CCLs from the ISP by email and/or text message instead of by letter through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

On Dec. 31, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., Xandria A. Harris, 26-year-old female of Bradley, Illinois, accompanied by her attorney, turned herself in at the Bradley Police Department and was taken into custody by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 3 Investigators.

On Dec. 31, 2021, at approximately 9 a.m., the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 3 officials confirm Darius D. Sullivan is in police custody. Arrangements are being made to transport Sullivan back to Kankakee County at this time.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 3 is investigating an officer involved shooting (OIS) involving officers from the Bradley Police Department (BPD).

Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago Troopers arrested Demitirus Boens, a 25-year-old male of Chicago, IL and Joseph Wilson, a 25-year-old male of Oak Forest, IL for a vehicular hijacking.

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 is investigating an officer involved death involving a deputy from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau (FSB) is announcing several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Card program based on statutory changes to the FOID Act effective Jan. 1, 2022.

The Illinois State Police Public Safety Enforcement Group, an investigative unit utilizing a community-based, trauma-informed approach to violent crime reduction partnering with East St. Louis stakeholders saw a decrease in homicides at a time when homicides are spiking across the country as well as a significant increase in homicide clearance rates during the first year of operation compared to the year before its implementation.

Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau announces another option for customers without access to online devices to apply for and update FOID cards. Customers can now utilize FOID Kiosks at three ISP facilities across the state.

Because the Illinois State Police is rebuilding the Firearms Services Bureau - focusing on public safety and streamlining bureaucracy - the agency has reduced backlogs by 89 percent for renewals and 75 percent for new applicants. The agency has also significantly increased its revocation efforts in the wake of the murders in Aurora in 2019.

Pesotum, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly regretfully announces the onduty death of ISP District 10 Trooper Todd Hanneken.