Press Releases - 2023
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
View MoreIllinois 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
View MoreDecember 15, 2023 - ISP Has Added 503 New Troopers Since 2019
View MoreThe Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public to stay vigilant during the holiday season as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
View MoreNovember 30, 2023 - To help root out public corruption in Illinois, the ISP Special Investigations Unit has created an online reporting form.
View MoreNovember 21, 2023 - ISP experiences the 19th Scott's Law related crash of 2023
View MoreNovember 16, 2023 - Hard work and dedication lead to history-making promotion
View MoreNovember 13, 2023 - ISP Participates in Training Provided by Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
View MoreNovember 1, 2023 - ISP experiences the 18th Scott's Law related crash of 2023
View MoreOctober 31, 2023 - ISP Provides Update on the Condition of Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green
View MoreOctober 26, 2023 - Multiple counts, including Attempted First Degree murder, filed against Cristobal Santana
View MoreOctober 25, 2023 - Illinois State Police Trooper shot and taken to hospital
View MoreOctober 20, 2023 - Top Officer, Special Agent, Telecommunicator and Forensic Scientist Honored for Their Actions and Accomplishments During 2021 and 2022
View MoreOctober 20, 2023 - Seizures made during a crime enforcement detail conducted October 16-19, 2023
View MoreOctober 18, 2023 - ISP targeting vehicle crimes using a grant from the Illinois Secretary of State
View MoreAs 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.
View MoreOctober 13, 2023 - Multiagency and organization collaboration to create safer environments for all residents
View MoreOctober 12, 2023 - ISP experiences the 17th Scott's Law related crash of 2023
View MoreISP experiences the 16th Move Over related crash of 2023
View MoreOctober 5, 2023 - With information provided by the community, ISP has identified individual believed to be involved in September 29, 2023 crash
View MoreOctober 4, 2023 - ISP and local law enforcement agencies in close communication
View MoreOctober 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.
View MoreOctober 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.
View MoreOctober 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
View MoreOctober 1, 2023 - People can now submit an endorsement affidavit online for assault weapons
View MoreSeptember 22, 2023 - ISP Arrests Two for Drug Trafficking
View MoreSeptember 21, 2023 - Col. Margaret McGreal retires
View MoreSeptember 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
View MoreSeptember 15, 2023 - ISP has filed an emergency rule to implement the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
View MoreSeptember 15, 2023 - ISP experiences the 13th Scott's Law related crash of 2023
View MoreSeptember 12, 2023 - ISP reminds motorists and farmers about trafffic safety
View MoreSeptember 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.
View MoreSeptember 1, 2023 - New option for prior Law Enforcement officers
View MoreAugust 18, 2023 - ISP has Added 483 New Troopers Since 2019
View MoreAugust 14, 2023 - Stay Alert. Be Aware. Know the Laws.
View MoreAugust 11, 2023 - ISP Division of Criminal Investigation and Southern Illinois Drug Task Force Close Investigation
View MoreAugust 3, 2023 - More than 1,150 people brought into compliance during details
View MoreAugust 1, 2023 - ISP is launching a Civilian Crash Reporting System
View MoreJuly 27, 2023 - ISP has added 445 new Troopers since 2019
View MoreJuly 26, 2023 - More than half of 2023 East St. Louis homicide cases cleared
View MoreJuly 26, 2023 - ISP Participates in Speed Awareness Day
View MoreJuly 18, 2023 - ISP is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes.
View MoreJuly 18, 2023 - ISP is saddened by the passing of former ISP Director and federal judge, James Zagel.
View MoreISP experiences the 12th Scotts Law related crash of 2023
View MoreJuly 13, 2023 - ISP is increasing resources in the Metro East and making communities safer.
View MoreJuly 13, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to investigate a crash that occurred on July 12, 2023.
View MoreJuly 12, 2023 - For the second year, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting a decrease in the number of shootings on Chicago area expressways.
View MoreJuly 10, 2023 - Sixteen Law Enforcement Agencies Received Grants for Fiscal Year 2024
View MoreJuly 4, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Champaign County.
View MoreJune 30, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is officially launching a new public website to view crime statistics in Illinois.
View MoreJune 29, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted an anti-human trafficking operation in the Metropolitan East St. Louis Area resulting in seven arrests.
View MoreJune 26, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKES ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT BEING TARGETED WITH A LASER POINTER
View MoreMay 31, 2023 - Medal of Honor Ceremony Held Today in Springfield
View MoreMay 23, 2023 - New laboratory will expand the state's DNA testing capacity
View MoreMay 17, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE AN 8TH VICTIM FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55
View MoreMay 13, 2023 - Brians discharge is bittersweet Two and a half years ago I imagined this day much differently
View MoreMay 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
View MoreMay 12, 2023 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation continues investigation of incident involving discharge of a duty weapon
View MoreMay 11, 2023 - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES FINAL VICTIMS NAME FROM THE 72 VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 55
View MoreMay 9, 2023 - ISP Division of Internal Investigation continues to investigate officer involved shooting.
View MoreMay 6, 2023 - The Illinois State Police is releasing five additional names of the seven people fatally injured on May 1, 2023 in Montgomery County.
View MoreMay 2, 2023 - Vehicle recovery available at 8 a.m. May 3, 2023
View MoreApril 18, 2023 - ISP Experiences Tenth Scott's Law Related Crash of 2023
View MoreApril 12, 2023 - Swatting calls targeting schools throughout the U.S.
View MoreApril 11, 2023 - Stolen car, weapons and drugs seized during ISP enforcement details
View MoreApril 7, 2023 - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes the hard work of 911 dispatchers across the country
View MoreMarch 24, 2023 - ISP has Added 428 New Troopers Since 2019
View MoreMarch 14, 2023 - Signs of road rage and how to avoid it
View MoreMarch 8, 2023 - ISP Experiences 8th Scott's Law Related Crash This Year
View MoreMarch 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
View MoreMarch 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.
View MoreFebruary 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
View MoreFebruary 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.
View MoreFebruary 16, 2023 - New ISP license plates roll out to celebrate formation of Troops
View MoreFebruary 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
View MoreFebruary 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.
View MoreFebruary 7, 2023 - Both homicides and nonfatal shootings decrease
View MoreFebruary 6, 2023 - Mental health training and community collaboration aimed at reducing injuries and getting individuals the help they need
View MoreISP experiences the first two Scotts Law related crashes of 2023
View MoreDue 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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