SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is urging motorists to respect the Move Over Law and to use caution when approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights or any other emergency equipment on the interstates and roads.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz, Retired First Deputy Jack S. Garcia, Retired Colonel Scott Giles, and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation were joined by many active and retired State Police family and friends today during the Illinois State Police Memorial Park Groundbreaking Ceremony.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will host the annual Open Range Program at six locations: Effingham, Joliet; LaSalle; Macomb; Pawnee; and Pittsfield. Hunters and observers can visit ISP Ranges on November 14, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Springfield, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo Schmitz was joined by ISP command staff members today to recognize the noble contributions made by sworn and civilian members of the Illinois State Police, government agencies and the public.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Officials today announced an officer was cleared of false allegations of excessive use of force.

SPRINGFIELD—-Today Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced further progression in the agency’s multi-phase radio communications consolidation plans designed to unify technological resources and reduce ISP radio operating costs.

The Illinois State Police was notified at 7:22 a.m., on July 5, 2015, of an escaped inmate (Justin James Kestner) from the Iowa Department of Corrections, Fort Madison facility.

Collinsville, IL – The Illinois State Police announce the arrest of Gregory K. Nelson, age 52, of East St. Louis. Today at approximately 5:45 p.m. Nelson was taken into custody by the U.S Marshals Service and the Illinois State Police at an apartment in St. Ann, MO. The fugitive felony warrant was served without incident.

East St. Louis, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a suspect wanted for the officer involved shooting that occurred near I-255 and State Street in East St. Louis.

East St. Louis, IL – The Illinois State Police is currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred near I-255 and State Street in East. St. Louis.

Des Plaines, IL – On May 12 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Illinois State Police District 15 responded to reports of shots fired on a Megabus which subsequently pulled into the Des Plaines Oasis from Interstate 90 westbound. Preliminary investigations indicates a weapon was discharged into the restroom on the Megabus. As the subject was walking down the isle, a handgun fell from the subject, passengers on the bus subdued the subject and held him until police arrived. No injuries occurred from the discharge of the firearm.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois AMBER Alert Task Force today welcomed Alert GPS as a partner of its AMBER Alert notification system. For over a decade the Illinois AMBER Alert Task Force has worked to create new partnerships and strengthen its capabilities. With this in mind, the Task Force is pleased to announce the addition of Alert GPS’ enhanced notification platform.

Chicago – Illinois State Police (ISP) Officials today credited the good police work performed by multiple Illinois State Police Districts and Chicago Police Department (CPD).

Kendall County – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced charges stemming from the crash that resulted in a line-of-duty injury to Trooper Chad Martinez who is assigned to ISP District 5 in Lockport.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) recently named their 2015 “Rising Shields of Law Enforcement” recipients. The recipient in the state agency category is Illinois State Police Master Sergeant (M/Sgt.) Calvin Brown.

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois State Police (ISP) officials reacted quickly to deploy manpower and resources when parts of northern Illinois were hit with a large tornado late Thursday evening, 04/09/15, a little before 7:00 p.m. The tornado was on the ground for over 25 minutes moving northwest and causing extensive damage in northeast Lee, southeast Ogle, and northwest DeKalb counties.

Chicago – On March 15, 2015, Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers once again joined in with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. ISP employees throughout the Chicagoland area, their friends, and family joined Team Trooper and shaved their heads for a worthwhile cause.

Springfield – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz today commissioned 37 troopers during the Cadet Class 125 graduation ceremony at the ISP Academy. The new troopers will report to ISP patrol districts throughout the state on Monday, March 16, 2015. Director Schmitz and the ISP command staff welcomed the new troopers after delivering the Oath of an Officer before family and friends.

The Illinois State Police Academy uses full-time certified officers from outside law enforcement agencies to serve as Supervisors during 480-Hour Basic Training Courses. This provides the officer an opportunity to gain valuable supervisory experience and allows law enforcement agencies who choose the ISP Academy to obtain an inside view of the overall training as well as the individual performance of their trainees. For more information regarding the benefits to providing a Supervisor, please contact Master Sergeant Whitecotton. Thank you for your support of Illinois State Police training programs.

This course prepares trainees for the performance of their duties as Illinois local law enforcement officers. Instructional units for this course include the following: Illinois Vehicle Code, Physical Training, Criminal Offenses in Illinois, Civil Rights and Civil Liability, Firearms, Law Enforcement Driving, and First Responder. Evaluations will be made on the basis of written examinations, performance in field practical exercises (Physical Training, Control and Arrest Tactics, and Firearms), classroom participation, and behavior.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced the Agency will begin accepting on-line FOID applications beginning March 16, 2015, to provide a more streamlined and modernized application process. The ISP will no longer accept the current FOID paper applications after Monday, March 9, 2015; however, like the CCL, the new FOID application will be available through the Department's website or through the paper alternative call center method for those individuals who do not have computer access. Minors under the age of 21 without a state of Illinois Driver’s License or Identification card and Amish applicants will be required to complete an alternative call-in paper application.

Elgin – The Illinois State Police District 2 Safety Education Unit today donated a gift basket for the Cancer Kiss My Cooley’s 4th Annual Kiss it Gala Event taking place at 6:00pm on March 7, 2015 at The Seville in Streamwood, IL. The ISP gift basket included 2 ISP T-Shirts, a Heritage Foundation Challenge Coin and Pin, 2 iTunes Gift Cards and a Ride Along with the District Safety Education Officer focusing on Distracted Driving.

Galena, IL – Illinois State Troopers joined the ranks of volunteers at this year’s Illinois Winter Special Olympics held in Galena, Illinois from February 3-5, 2015.

CHICAGO - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a shooting that occurred near the Shell gas station located at 55th and Wells, next to the Dan Ryan Expressway at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, February, 7, 2015.

Springfield - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are reminding motorists of potentially dangerous road conditions as hazardous weather conditions continue. Roadways throughout Illinois will be icy, and motorists are urged to reduce speeds and drive with caution.

HIGHLAND, IL – An Illinois State Police (ISP) District 11 trooper patrolling Interstate 70 east of Highland discovered 155 pounds of cannabis during a routine traffic stop.

SPRINGFIELD—Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau learned Tuesday of a secret weapon hiding away in their arsenal. Firearms Eligibility Analyst, Tariq Toran, reached national headlines coaching a fifth-grade all-girls basketball squad known as the Central Illinois Xpress with an impressive 8-2 record in boy’s league. The New York Times and the Today Show and several other media outlets featured Toran this week in exclusive coverage highlighting his team’s accomplishments.

The following link will direct you to the 2014 Concealed Carry License Program year end totals: