December 23, 2025 - Illinois State Police K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

December 19, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) arrested one person during a Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation near Galesburg in Knox County on December 18, 2025.

December 19, 2025 - The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.

December 19, 2025 - ISP has added over 700 new troopers since 2019

December 19, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) announced the arrest of two Decatur men for human trafficking.

December 15, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a death in Bureau County.

December 6, 2025 - 26-year-old DJ Marshall is now in custody

December 6, 2025 - The Granite City Police Department is offering five thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is assisting in the search of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, believed to have shot a Granite City Police Department officer.

December 5, 2025 - 2024 ISP Officer, Special Agent, Telecommunicator, Forensic Scientist, and Public Safety Staff Member of the Year Announced

December 5, 2025 - 18-year-old Keivaun Mann of Marion, IL arrested after a firearms investigation in Williamson County

December 5, 2025 - ISP and area law enforcement searching for 26-year-old DJ Marshall.

December 1, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 requests information about an accident involving a bicyclist on Route 53 southbound at Thele Road in Elwood.

November 26, 2025 - The northern Illinois State Police (ISP) Special Operations Group (SOG) conducted an interdiction and crime suppression detail in northern Illinois on November 17-25, 2025 in honor of Trooper Brian Frank, who served as a member of ISP's Highway Interdiction Team (HIT) before being severely injured in a crash in 2021. The successful operation utilized multi-agency intelligence and technology in a unified effort to combat interstate gun and drug trafficking.

November 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents arrested 59-year-old Joseph Haggerty of Chicago, IL

November 25, 2025 - ISP Experiences 14th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

November 24, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 Special Agents arrested 68-year-old Merle E. Monroe of Springfield, IL

November 21, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents arrested 65-year-old Donna Toberman of Vandalia, IL, adopted mother of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman, for four counts of Unlawful Possession of Firearm Without Requisite Firearm Identification Card

November 21, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on November 18 - 19, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities.

November 20, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested 24-year-old Bryce Berhenke of Matherville, IL

November 18, 2025 - In order to further protect the safety of protestors, Broadview residents and businesses, officers, and drivers, the temporary Unified Command is expanding the designated protest area near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

November 17, 2025 - 43-year-old Arnold B. Rivera of Vandalia, IL, arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman of Vandalia

November 9, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 29-year-old Bowen Zhang of Chicago, IL

November 5, 2025 - Illinois Ranks Second In The Nation For Human Trafficking Survivor Laws

November 4, 2025 - An Illinois State Police (ISP) squad car was damaged on US-24 at Mendenhall Road in Peoria County when it was sideswiped by another vehicle during a traffic stop.

October 30, 2025 - ISP Experiences 12th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

October 28, 2025 - Illinois State Police K9 Remco will receive a bullet and stab protective vest

October 27, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 25-year-old Qyeenie E. Neal of Calumet Park, IL for Failure to Report Accident/Death (Class 1 Felony) after a fatal crash on I-57 earlier this month.

October 27, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 34-year-old Edwin O. Pacheco-Meza of Indianapolis, IN after a fatal crash in Westfield, IL Friday evening.

October 23, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on October 20 - 22, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties

October 23, 2025 - The incident took place at the intersection of Holiday Drive and North Maple Street in Effingham, IL.

October 17, 2025 - Eight individuals arrested over the two-day operation

October 17, 2025 - Today, after providing repeated instructions and opportunities to move to the designated protest areas, 11 individuals were arrested.

October 16, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 requests the public's assistance with the death investigation of a pedestrian found deceased in the roadway.

October 16, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 27-year-old James G. Sims of Chicago, IL for one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

October 15, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.

October 14, 2025 - The Unified Command, consisting of the Broadview Police Department, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is implementing additional measures to protect both public safety - including the safety of Broadview residents and businesses - and the First Amendment rights of protesters around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

October 14, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on October 6 - 9, 2025, in Bond, Clinton, Madison, and St. Clair counties

October 14, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 33-year-old Valencia Carwell of Chicago, IL related to an expressway shooting on I-94.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested 55-year-old Earl D. Chinn Sr. of Prophetstown, IL for Battery to a Child with Great Bodily Harm.

October 9, 2025 - The Unified Command continue to operate in Broadview. The purpose and mission of the Unified Command has not changed.

October 8, 2025 - The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East.

October 8, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested 32-year-old Nicholas Ortiz-Hansen of Rockford, IL

October 6, 2025 - On October 6, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., ISP responded to I-94 southbound at 29th Street in the express lanes

October 3, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 47-year-old Nathan D. Rodgers of Momence, IL with one count of Possession of Child Pornography

October 2, 2025 - At the request of the Broadview Police Department, the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the Illinois State Police (ISP), with assistance from the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), have established a temporary Unified Command to coordinate public safety measures in Broadview around the facility being used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

October 2, 2025 - On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., the Pike County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Mississippi Street in New Canton, IL for a report of a person being shot.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 64-year-old Ronald A. Willis of Chicago, IL

September 30, 2025 - 42-year-old Jamal Wilson arrested on charges related to a fatal stabbing

September 30, 2025 - 26-year-old Montel Harkins arrested on charges stemming from a deadly robbery in 2021

September 29, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Public Safety Enforcement Group arrested 38-year-old Michelle A. Schultz of Belleville, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony).

September 29, 2025 - The operation utilized intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East.

September 22, 2025 - September is recognized as National Cold Case Month, and the Illinois State Police is committed to bringing justice and resolution for victims and families impacted by violent crimes

September 11, 2025 - On March 30, 2025, the La Salle Police Department requested Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 investigate an officer involved shooting.

September 10, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 requests the public's assistance with the death investigation of 51-year-old James E. Taylor of Decatur, IL

September 10, 2025 - BATF agents are focused on combatting drug trafficking through interagency investigations.

September 8, 2025 - The Illinois State Police arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, IL, for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department

September 5, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 36-year-old Julian M. Zborowski of Naperville, IL

September 5, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 25-year-old Jacob Baker of Crest Hill, IL

September 5, 2025 - On August 5, 2025, the Peoria Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 to investigate an officer involved shooting in Peoria, IL.

September 5, 2025 - Farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months.

September 2, 2025 - ISP Experiences 10th Move Over Law-Related Crash

On August 29, 2025, the OFallon Police Department requested the Illinois State Police Zone 6 to investigate an officer involved shooting.

August 29, 2025 - Ridgway man charged in connection with a recent fatal crash

August 28, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 arrested 23-year-old Peyton Steckenrider of Herrin, IL for multiple counts of Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography.

August 28, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 arrested 24-year-old Jaryn L. Allen of Flora, IL

August 27, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 Major Crimes Special Agents arrested 36-year-old Christopher B. Davis of Du Quoin, IL for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony).

August 26, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 41-year-old Flavio Retana from Burbank, IL and 34-year-old Bernardo Hernandez-Molina from Melrose Park, IL

August 26, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Patrol Troop 10 and Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 are investigating a fatal crash in Saline County.

August 25, 2025 - Donation is from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

August 23, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested five individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Forsyth area of Macon County on August 21 - 22, 2025. The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.

August 22, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 38-year-old James D. Paranto of Princeton, IL

August 22, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested 45-year-old Destan L. Hoots of Galesburg, IL for 16 counts of Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography

August 19, 2025 - 27-year-old Daja S. Williams of Chicago, IL, arrested after a serious crash left one deceased

August 19, 2025 - 63-year -old Dwayne B. Cook of Spring, TX, arrested on I-57

August 18, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 33-year-old Cameron Jackson-Bey of Homewood, IL

August 17, 2025 - ISP Experiences 9th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

August 14, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 continues its search for 70-year-old David Jordan, wanted in connection with a shooting that injured two police officers in Gibson City, Ford County.

August 13, 2025 - Governor Pritzker signs Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act

August 13, 2025 - New Investigative Support Operations Center Provides Latest Technology and Advancements to Combat Crime

August 11, 2025 - ISP is celebrating the signing of House Bill 2586, known as Alicia's Law, named after Alicia 'Kozak' Kozakiewicz, the first widely reported internet-related child abduction victim.

August 11, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for the new academic year.

August 11, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 continues its search for 70-year-old David Jordan, wanted in connection with a shooting that injured two police officers in Gibson City, Ford County.

August 11, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 special agents presented two cases to the Cook County State's Attorney's on August 5, 2025, resulting in three felony charges.

August 9, 2025 - The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 is investigating the shooting of a Gibson City Police Department officer and a Ford County Sheriff's Department Deputy

August 8, 2025 - ISP Experiences 8th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

August 7, 2025 - There were several notable events and arrests during the detail.

August 4, 2025 - One million dollars made available for local law enforcement agencies

August 4, 2025 - Multiple damage to vehicle reports have been taken as a result of objects being thrown from overpasses along Interstate 57.

July 28, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.

July 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 special agents arrested 20-year-old Tyler J. Horton of Loves Park, IL

July 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 24-year-old Octavia Howleit from Chicago, IL

July 24, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 36-year-old Lamarkcus R. Ferguson of Country Club Hills, IL and 22-year-old Aldo Ruiz of Wonder Lake, IL

July 24, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announce the arrest of 70-year-old Jon W. Montgomery

July 23, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 and Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announce the arrest of 57-year-old Robert Lee Jr. of Springfield, IL

July 23, 2025 - Meet the Women in ISP - A Career Pathway Workshop

July 22, 2025 - Women in Jane Doe cases associated with a serial killer identified and first degree murder charges filed in a 14-year-old case

July 21, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 29-year-old Reginald McGee from Chicago, IL

July 17, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) special agents arrested 34-year-old Parshay M. Lewis of East St. Louis, IL

July 17, 2025 - 27-year-old Juan A. Terrazas of Chicago, IL, arrested on charges stemming frorm a road rage shooting on November 27, 2024

July 11, 2025 - ISP Welcomes Cadet Class 150

July 3, 2025 - ISP is releasing video from an officer involved shooting that occurred on May 3, 2025 in Macon, IL.

July 1, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 continues its investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Savanna at the request of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

July 1, 2025 - As summer gets into full swing, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of motorcycle safety for everyone on the road.

ISP Experiences 7th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

June 27, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 VCU West arrested 31-year-old Lisa E. Cotton from Blue Island, IL

June 26, 2025 - This commercial motor vehicle enforcement campaign occurred at a fixed scale in Montgomery County.

June 26, 2025 - 66-year-old Steven M. Busiere of Freeport, IL arrested for Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography (Class X Felony)

June 20, 2025 - The ISP, Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF), family and friends unveiled the names of fallen Troopers, Corey Thompsen #7081 and Clay Carns #6512 on the ISP Memorial Park wall in Springfield today.

June 20, 2025- ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 agents arrested 26-year-old Justin Shull of Springfield, IL, for 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

June 19, 2025- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 West special agents arrested 35-year-old Marty Johnson of Joliet, IL for two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

June 18, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested 29-year-old Edward V. Gilbert of Chicago

June 17, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) special agents arrested 44-year-old William C. Wanless of Edinburg, IL

June 16, 2025 - The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.

June 13, 2025 - ISP arrested 47-year-old Carlos Luca of Momence, IL for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

June 6, 2025 - EAST MOLINE - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 East Moline Major Crimes is investigating a Henry County homicide stemming from a missing persons report where the victim was later found deceased.

June 4, 2025 - The new command vehicle, a 2025 Freightliner, replaces an 18-year-old vehicle with antiquated technology.

May 29, 2025 - The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 23 officers from 10 agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois.

May 28, 2025 - Supporting at-risk youth with services for safer communities

May 27, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance detail on May 13-16, 2025.

May 26, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 44-year-old William Oiler and 57- year-old Herbert Needom, both of Harvey, after a crash left an ISP trooper injured.

May 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 34-year-old Robertas Nenadovic-Jasinskas of Clearwater, FL, for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony) stemming from a road rage incident on Interstate 94.

May 23, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Major Crimes Unit Zone 6 arrested 27-year-old Donovan Davis from St. Charles, MO for Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony) and First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony).

May 23, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Major Crimes Unit led an investigation resulting in charges against 34-year-old Alan Davis of East St. Louis, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony).

May 22, 2025 - On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District.

May 21, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 West Violent Crimes Unit arrested 40-year-old Steven Brady of Homer Glen, IL for threatening a public official.

May 19, 2025 - The Fairview Heights Police Department requested the Illinois State Police investigate an officer incident that occurred on May 17, 2025.

May 18, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 34-year-old Keyon White of Chicago for Attempted Murder, stemming from a 2024 expressway shooting investigation.

May 14, 2025 - ISP Experiences 6th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

May 12, 2025 - Illinois State Police conducted a violent crime suppression detail on May 6-8, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties

May 12, 2025 - Illinois State Police arrested 37-year-old Herman Yancy of Gary, IN for First Degree Murder after 2024 expressway shooting

May 10, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) will attend National Police Week May 11 through May 17, 2025 in Washington D.C.

May 9, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 36-year-old Jeremy J. Arnold from Chicago, IL for one count of Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash (Class 1 Felony) stemming from a deadly crash on I-94.

May 8, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public's assistance with a fatal crash investigation that occurred on May 5, 2025.

May 1, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation into the fatal crash in Chatham on Monday, April 28, 2025 is ongoing and ISP will continue to work with the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office.

April 30, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 33-year-old Freddie Jones from Chicago, IL, for two counts of Attempted Murder (Class X Felony) and two counts of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) stemming from an expressway shooting.

April 29, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues its investigation into a fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Chatham. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash has been identified as 44-year-old Marianne Akers of Chatham.

April 28, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP), working with the Chatham Police Department, is investigating a fatal crash at an after school camp.

April 28, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 East Violent Crimes Unit arrested 34-year-old Jesus A. Rodriguez of Chicago, IL for Attempted Murder (Class X Felony) and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony), stemming from a road rage related expressway shooting.

April 26, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau arrested 6 individuals during a two-day anti-human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Troy area of Madison County on April 23 - 24, 2025.

April 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on April 16-18, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties.

April 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested three Chicago men for First Degree Murder for their alleged roles in two separate expressway shootings.

April 25, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Task Force 6 lead a human trafficking investigation that resulted in the recovery of a person who had been trafficked.

April 22, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 officers arrested 58-year-old William D Fanning of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, for two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Involving Death (Class 2 Felony).

April 21, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 24-year-old Angel Reyes from Lyons, IL for one count of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) related to an expressway shooting on Interstate 55 in 2024.

April 21, 2025 - ISP was requested by the White County Sheriff's Office to investigate the death of a two-year-old child.

April 21, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.

April 20, 2025 - The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal, small, single engine plane crash in Trilla, IL

April 17 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 special agents issued a Notice to Appear in Champaign County on May 22, 2025, to 40-year-old Matthew Stuckey.

April 14, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are warning drivers to Move Over or Get Pulled Over.

April 9. 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 officers arrested 26-year-old Tamia D. Rios of University Park, IL, for one count of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Involving Death (Class 2 Felony) and two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Great Bodily Harm (Class 4 Felony).

April 8, 2024 - ISP Experiences 5th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

April 5, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 continues to investigate property crimes along Interstate 80 and is asking for the public's help to provide any information that may help solve this case.

April 5, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested 45-year-old Benchy Couloute of Jacksonville, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony).

April 3, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 53-year-old Carol Henton of Robbins, IL for filing a false police report (Class 4 Felony).

March 28, 2025 - ISP has added 597 new troopers since 2019

March 26, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Public Safety Enforcement Group arrested a 17-year-old male from Fairview Heights, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony).

March 26, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 officers arrested 42-year-old Saul A. Alba of Carpentersville, IL.

March 25, 2024 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crimes officers arrested 65-year-old Robert W. Butcher of Pleasant Plains, IL for Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Traffic Crash (Class 1 Felony).

March 25, 2025 - On February 25, 2025, the Bloomington Police Department requested Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 investigate an officer involved shooting.

March 24, 2025 - An Illinois State Police investigation has resulted in charges against former Carroll County Sheriff's Office deputy, 44-year-old Matthew Herpstreith of Savanna, Illinois, in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle of Mount Carroll, Illinois.

March 21, 2025 - An Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation led to a 49-year sentence of a Georgia man convicted of armed robbery at the Casino Queen in 2017.

March 20, 2025 - ISP Experiences 4th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

March 19, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 1 continues to investigate the death of 17-year-old Christopher Pineda

March 18, 2025 - ISP Director to testify at Senate Criminal Law Committee on SB 2323

March 18, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on March 10-12, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities.

March 13, 2025 - The Illinois State Police Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (LCMEG) arrested 53-year-old Andrew H. Field and 28-year-old Emily A. Coleman, both of Wauconda, IL

March 12, 2025 - Multiple charges filed against 39-year-old Kaylon T. List of Dupo, IL

March 10, 2025 - Meet the Women in ISP - A Career Exploration

March 6, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) continues its investigation into an officer involved shooting in McLean County.

March 4, 2025 - Vest donation provided by Vested Interest in K9s

March 4, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 32-year-old Darius Norwood from Alsip, IL for one count of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) related to an expressway shooting on Interstate 94 in 2024.

March 3, 2025 - ISP Experiences 3rd Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

March 1, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 34-year-old Eric D. Evans from Chicago, IL for one count of Vehicular Hijacking (Class 1 Felony) for forcefully hijacking a vehicle in 2023.

February 28, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Violent Crimes Unit special agents arrested 39-year-old Michael Vazquez of Oak Forest, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Involving Death (Class 2 Felony) stemming from a fatal crash in October.

February 28, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau arrested four individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Lincolnshire area of Lake County.

February 27, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 West Violent Crimes Unit arrested 49-year-old Michael Dascenzo of Crete, IL, for threatening a public official.

February 24, 2025 - Former Jackson Charter School Executive Director Charged

February 22, 2025 - An Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 investigation resulted in six charges against 28-year-old Chase A. Powers of Belleville, IL, including attempted murder.

February 21, 2025 - 23-year-old Ryan N. Emory of Tilton, IL, arrested on 12 charges

February 20, 2025 - Model area homicides down 26 percent in 2024, down 44 percent since inception

February 19, 2025 - 19-year-old Celvin Rogers arrested on three felony charges

February 19, 2025 - 29-year-old Bryan J. Odwyer arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

February 14, 2025 - 30-year-old Braxton Schaffenacker from Pana, IL, arrested

February 12, 2025 - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 47-year-old Miguel Gonzalez from Waukegan, IL for one count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

February 6, 2025 - The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in McLean County

February 6, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 1 continues to investigate the death of an unidentified woman from 2003 and are seeking the public's assistance to identify her.

February 5, 2025 - 22-year-old Kenneth Curry III of Joliet, IL, arrested for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

February 5, 2025 - 51-year-old James E. Taylor of Decatur, IL., was found deceased in a rural area near his home

February 4, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 was requested by the Murphysboro Police Department (MPD) to investigate an officer involved death.

February 3, 2025 - 32-year-old Reginald Brown from Chicago, IL, arrested for Aggravated Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Fleeing to Elude

February 1, 2025 - 18-year-old Ricky T. Clayton of O Fallon, IL arrested for First Degree Murder

January 30, 2025 - Four public Illinois Universities offering college credits toward bachelors degrees for ISP cadet graduates and officers

January 30, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 continues its investigation into a shooting in Coles County on January 25, 2025.

January 29, 2025 - 30-year-old Steve Turner from Chicago, IL, arrested for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony) related to an expressway shooting on the Stevenson Expressway last year.

January 29, 2025 - 60-year-old Joseph Hathaway of Darien, IL arrested for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Involving Death (Class 2 Felony) and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence - Fourth Offense (Class 2 Felony)

January 28, 2025 - 26-year-old Lucas N. Vasquez of Sterling, Illinois, arrested for one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance over 15 grams (Class X Felony) and two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance 1-15 grams (Class 1 Felony)

January 27, 2025 - The suspect, 65-year-old George Walker from Crest Hill, IL was fatally shot as he prepared to exit the bank.

January 24, 2025 - ISP Stateline Area Narcotics Team executed a search warrant in Rockford, resulting in criminal charges for two Rockford residents and the recovery of multiple weapons and narcotics

January 24, 2025 - California man arrested for Cocaine Trafficking and other charges

January 24, 2025 - 41-year-old Eric J. Blackhawk of Sterling, IL, arrested for two separate counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance

January 23, 2025 - In 2024, the number of firearms stolen from FFL dealers in Illinois dropped almost 80 percent

January 18, 2025 - The Adams County Sheriff's Office requested assistance with an officer-involved shooting in the 2300 block of Melview Road in Quincy

January 17, 2025 - The shooting occurred on January 17, 2025, at approximately 12 am

January 16, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.

January 15, 2025 - Interstate shootings down 31 percent statewide in 2024

January 15, 2025 - 22-year-old Trent E. Albright of Loves Park, IL, arrested for Dissemination of Child Pornography (Class X Felony)

January 15, 2025 - ISP Experiences 2nd Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2025

January 13, 2025 - 41-year-old Corey J. Lucas of Murrayville, IL, arrested for three counts of Production of Child Pornography (Class X Felony) and three counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class X Felony).

January 12, 2025 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau arrested six individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Bloomington area of McLean County

January 10, 2025 - 52-year-old Robert E. Kozlowski of Belvidere, IL, arrested for one count of Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony) and two counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony).

January 10, 2025 - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting assistance in the investigation surrounding the death of a 35-year-old male.

January 9, 2025 - 32-year-old David Perkins of Rockford, IL, arrested for Dissemination of Child Pornography (Class X Felony) and Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony)

January 8, 2025 - 35-year-old Joseph L. Lookingbill of Kankakee, IL arrested for three counts of Possession of Child Pornography

January 7, 2025 - Shooting occurred near 12th Street and 24th Avenue in Rock Island.

January 3, 2025 - K9 DuQs vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

January 3, 2025 - Trooper Carns was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2024

January 3, 2025 - ISP Experiences 27th Move Over Law-Related Crash of 2024 and 1stof 2025