Illinois State Police
Coverage of Illinois State Police in the Nexus archive.
- Driver in custody after West Side chase, crash, Illinois State Police say
A driver is now in custody after being involved in a police chase and crash. Illinois State Police reported that this incident took place on the West Side.
- 1 killed, 1 injured in early-morning crash along I-55
A crash occurred early Saturday morning on the Stevenson Expressway along I-55 in Chicago. Authorities reported that the incident resulted in one person being killed and another recovering in the hospital near Wentworth.
- 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash on Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport: ISP
One person was reported dead and another hospitalized following a crash early Saturday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side. The incident occurred specifically on the Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport, according to Illinois State Police.
- Teen dressed as clown arrested after man found fatally stabbed
A 15-year-old dressed in a clown outfit was arrested in East St. Louis in connection with the fatal stabbing of 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr. Surveillance video showed the suspect at a local home, and neighbors reported seeing the teen carrying a knife while going door to door in the neighborhood.
- EB lanes on I-88 in Aurora closed after crash
The eastbound lanes on I-88 in Aurora were closed Wednesday morning following a crash, as reported by Illinois State Police.
- Police arrest teen in clown costume accused of murder
A 15-year-old suspect was arrested in East St. Louis for the murder of 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr., who was found with multiple stab wounds. The suspect was seen in a clown costume on a Ring doorbell video near the crime scene, prompting concerns about safety in the neighborhood.
- Police arrest teen in clown costume accused of murder
A 15-year-old suspect in a clown costume was arrested in East St. Louis for stabbing a 78-year-old man, John Wesley Allen Sr., to death. Ring doorbell footage captured the suspect near a home, where they left an audio message and lingered before fleeing.
- Police arrest teen in clown costume accused of murder
A 15-year-old suspect was arrested in East St. Louis after being accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man, John Wesley Allen Sr., while wearing a clown costume. Ring doorbell footage showed the suspect, dressed as a clown, approaching a home and leaving an audio message before the killing. Police have not disclosed the motive or how the suspect arrived in the neighborhood.
- Illinois State Police sergeant charged with sexual assault requests release from jail
An Illinois State Police sergeant charged with sexual assault is requesting release from jail. The individual, identified as a sergeant in the Illinois State Police, faces sexual assault charges and has sought to be released from custody.
- Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Dan Ryan
Juan Ruiz Huerta was charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping after a wrong-way crash on the Dan Ryan expressway in Fuller Park, which resulted in the death of his passenger, Victory Swanigan. The incident occurred when Ruiz Huerta reversed his car into oncoming traffic, injuring himself and another driver.
- Court documents detail allegations against ISP sergeant charged with sexual assault
Court documents detail allegations against an Illinois State Police sergeant charged with sexually assaulting a Tinley Park bartender while off-duty. Prosecutors describe the incident as occurring during the night in question.
- Illinois State Police sergeant charged with sexual assault after nearly yearlong investigation
An Illinois State Police sergeant has been charged with sexual assault following a nearly yearlong investigation. The alleged victim, a bartender, reported waking up in a parking lot with no memory of the events that occurred.
- Illinois State Police trooper charged with sexual assault in Tinley Park
An Illinois State Police trooper is facing a sexual assault charge in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday morning. The incident took place in Tinley Park.
- Suburban man facing DUI charges in Kendall Co. crash that killed 3 people, police say
A suburban man is facing DUI charges in a Kendall County crash that killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl, according to Illinois State Police.
- ISP: Female struck, killed in Lynwood hit-and-run
A female pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident on Route 394 southbound at Joe Orr Road in Lynwood, Illinois. Illinois State Police responded to the scene just after midnight and are investigating the case.
- Woman killed in hit-and-run on Illinois Route 394 in Lynwood
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Illinois Route 394 in Lynwood, located in the south suburbs, on Monday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
- 4-year-old among 3 killed in head-on crash in Kendall County, Illinois State Police say
A 4-year-old girl was among three people killed in a head-on crash in Kendall County, Illinois, as reported by Illinois State Police. The incident occurred on Friday night.
- Wrong-way crash on I-94 in Chicago leaves 1 dead, multiple injured
A wrong-way crash on Interstate 94 in Chicago's South Side resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The incident occurred on Friday evening, as reported by Illinois State Police.
- Family Of Mother Of 5 Killed In I-57 Hit-and-Run Launches GoFundMe
Candace Collins, a mother of five, was killed in a hit-and-run on I-57 in Washington Heights. Her family launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and support her children, including a 7-year-old with autism. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made.
- Pair now charged with murder added after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake
Two individuals previously accused of concealing the death and dismembering the body of a Plainfield man are now charged with murder following an Illinois State Police investigation. A severed arm bearing a Packers tattoo was found in a lake in Illinois, prompting the additional charges.
- 1 dead after 2 motorcycles crash on I-290 in Maywood: Illinois State Police
Two motorcycles crashed on Interstate 290 in Maywood, resulting in one death, according to Illinois State Police. The incident occurred on Thursday night in the west suburbs.
- Illinois State Police releases video of fatal April police-involved shooting in Warrenville
Illinois State Police released body and dash camera footage of a fatal April shooting involving 36-year-old Joseph Moreno in Warrenville. The incident occurred in Warrenville and resulted in Moreno's death.
- Woman killed in hit-and-run crash along I-57; man injured during attempt to help
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on I-57 in Washington Heights, while a man was injured during an attempt to assist. Illinois State Police reported the incidents occurred Sunday evening near South Halstead Street.
- 1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured in I-57 hit-and-run on South Side: ISP
A pedestrian was killed and another injured in a hit-and-run incident on I-57 in the South Side after a person was struck while exiting their SUV and someone attempting to assist was also hit. Illinois State Police reported the incident occurred Sunday night.
- Juvenile driver flees traffic stop in stolen car, causes crash that hurt 2 troopers in Cicero: ISP
A juvenile driver fled a traffic stop in a stolen car, causing a rollover crash that injured two Illinois State Police troopers in Cicero. The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
- ISP troopers hospitalized after crash with suspect in Chicago suburb
Two Illinois State Police troopers were hospitalized after a crash involving a suspect's vehicle in Cicero Tuesday night.
- 2 ISP troopers injured in overnight T-bone crash in Cicero
Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured in a T-bone collision in Cicero overnight and are recovering in the hospital. The crash occurred around midnight on South Cicero Avenue.
- 2 Illinois State Police troopers injured in Cicero crash
Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured in a rollover crash in Cicero Tuesday night, according to ISP.
- Unclear if trooper will be charged 6 months after fatal Illinois State Police shooting downstate
A 40-year-old mother of three, Rachel Tarrence, was shot and killed with her 4-year-old in the backseat. It remains unclear if an Illinois State Police trooper involved will face charges six months later.
- 2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
Two teenagers were charged with murder in the fatal shootings of five family members in East St. Louis, Illinois. A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult, while a 15-year-old will face charges in juvenile court. The attacks, described as a 'targeted mass shooting,' left five dead and two injured, with victims including the 15-year-old's relatives.
- Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say
Five people were killed in a targeted mass shooting against a family in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teenagers were arrested, and the shooter is connected to the victims' family. The incident occurred at three locations, including a park.
- 1 person injured, I-57 northbound shut down for several hours after overnight shooting in Harvey, according to Illinois State Police
One person was injured in a shooting in Harvey, leading to the shutdown of I-57 northbound for several hours, according to Illinois State Police.
- Illinois State Police investigating I-57 shooting; NB lanes blocked at 147th
Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting on the I-57 Expressway that occurred Monday morning, resulting in the closure of northbound lanes at 147th Street.
- Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
A shooting in Southern Illinois resulted in the deaths of five family members and injured two others. The Illinois State Police reported that two teenage suspects are in custody.
- Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'
Five family members were killed in a 'targeted mass shooting' in East St. Louis, Illinois, with two 16-year-old suspects taken into custody. Officials described the incident as a horrific act of violence with no known public threat.
- 5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say
Five family members were killed and two critically injured in a shooting across three locations in St. Louis, including Jones Park. Two 16-year-old suspects, related to each other and one of the victims, are in custody.
- 5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say
Five family members were killed and two critically injured in a shooting across three locations in St. Louis, including Jones Park. Two 16-year-olds are in custody; both suspects are related to each other and one is connected to a victim.
- 5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say
Five family members were killed and two critically injured in a multi-location shooting in St. Louis. The incident occurred at three locations, including Jones Park, with seven people shot. Two 16-year-olds are suspects in custody, related to each other and one connected to a victim.
- Family targeted in East St. Louis mass shooting - 5 dead, 2 wounded
A family was targeted in a mass shooting at a park in East St. Louis, resulting in 5 deaths and 2 injuries. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
- 7 family members shot, 5 killed in southern Illinois; 2 teen suspects in custody, state police say
Seven family members were shot in southern Illinois, resulting in five deaths. Two teen suspects are in custody, according to Illinois State Police, who provided an update via a Sunday evening press conference.