Streets around central Illinois lined for fallen state trooper Corey Thompsen
Officers from Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri attended the service and participated in a procession for trooper Corey Thompsen.
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‘Became a hero’: Family announces funeral plans for fallen state trooper
CHAMPAIGN – Funeral arrangements for a fallen Illinois state trooper have been announced. The family of Corey Thompsen said in a news release shared by Illinois State Police that the visitation will be held October 26 from 1-5 p.m. at St. Joseph-Ogden High School in St. Joseph with a first responder walk through at 5
Flags across Illinois lowered for State Trooper killed in Champaign County wreck
28-year-old Corey Thompsen started out as an intern with ISP and became a trooper 5 years ago.
Newton County sheriff’s deputy dies after being shot in line of duty
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. — Preparations are underway for funeral arrangements for a slain sheriff’s deputy from Newton County, Indiana, who was shot in the line of duty earlier this month. In a recent update, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said that the body of Corporal Brandon Schreiber will be escorted Thursday morning from Springfield. Schreiber
UPDATE: Newton County sheriff’s deputy not expected to survive after being shot in line of duty
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. — A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy will not survive after being shot in the line of duty earlier this month. Corporal Brandon Schreiber was shot by a suspect on September 1 while assisting the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department in Illinois during a police chase that ended in Sheldon, according to Illinois
State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’
Same group that successfully blocked election ‘slating’ law takes aim at highway cameras.
Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023
Leaders credit stepped up enforcement for lower fatalities and shootings across the state.
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated.
Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosure
Individuals can obtain their own records through other means.
State police still drafting assault weapons registration rules as deadline nears
Items must be registered before Jan. 1, but confusion lingers about what items are covered under ban.
Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input
Agency agreed to further hearings at request of state rulemaking committee.
New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will take effect Oct. 1
People who owned banned weapons before new law must apply for FOID endorsement.
Former trooper seeks restoration of driving privileges nearly 16 years after fatal crash
Secretary of state’s office will hold hearing later this month.
Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility
Culture of cover-ups at facility led to investigative dead-end This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois. ANNA, Ill. — The disturbing 911 call began with sounds of a struggle, then a voice that sounded like a child’s cried out, “Let me go.” When the police
State Police questioned over handling of report on alleged Highland Park shooter
SPRINGFIELD – Officials from the Illinois State Police faced questioning Wednesday from Republican lawmakers who said the agency had authority to reject a gun permit application from a man who later allegedly carried out a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Highland Park. The alleged gunman, Robert Crimo III, is being held without