Illinois State Police News

Illinois State Police Catch Shaving, Texting Drivers

Illinois State Police say a man who was shaving was one of dozens of people stopped by officers patrolling a Chicago expressway for distracted drivers. While state troopers only issued the shaver a warning, spokeswoman Monique Bond say about 130 …

Illinois Motorists Reminded to Slow Down Around Stranded Cars

Illinois State Police are reminding motorists to slow down and exercise caution around vehicle crashes and stranded cars because of the likelihood of pedestrians. Officials said Tuesday pedestrians account for 13 percent of car-crash deaths. State trooper Kyle Deatherage of …

Illinois State Police Settle Wrongful Conviction Suit

The Illinois State Police agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a former death row inmate who spent almost two decades in prison for the 1986 murders of a newlywed couple before a judge released him …