Illinois State Police
Coverage of Illinois State Police in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Crash closes OB Dan Ryan Expressway lanes
A crash has closed the outbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Friday morning, as reported by Illinois State Police.
- Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
A child's body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two suspects, the child's father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment. The remains have not been positively identified, and the investigation involves multiple agencies including police and the FBI.
- Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
A child’s body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two individuals, the child’s father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment.
- Man killed, woman seriously wounded in Mundelein shooting; 2 in custody
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a shooting at a Mundelein apartment. Two individuals were taken into custody after Illinois State Police stopped a suspect vehicle near the Indiana border.
- Felony charges filed against man accused of fleeing scene of fatal crash along I-80/94
Felony charges have been filed against Kuljeet Singh Kang, a 29-year-old Palatine resident, for allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal crash along I-80/94 in the south suburbs. Illinois State Police charged him with leaving the scene of a fatal injury.
- Palatine man charged in fatal I-80 hit-and-run in south suburbs
A 29-year-old Palatine man was charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal injury crash after hitting a pedestrian on I-80 in Lansing. The victim, a 23-year-old Carpentersville resident, was changing a tire near Torrence Avenue when struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was arrested two days later and is currently in Cook County jail.
- Palatine man charged in hit-and-run crash that killed man changing tire: Illinois State Police
A 23-year-old man, Sebastian Stone, was killed while changing a tire on I-80/94 near Lansing in the south suburbs. A Palatine man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run crash.
- 'He's in the freezer': Wife, half-brother charged after Plainfield man killed and dismembered
A 38-year-old man was allegedly killed and dismembered; his arm was found in Lake Mattoon. His wife and half-brother have been charged in connection to the case.
- Driver killed in I-88 crash in DuPage County
A driver was killed in a rear-end collision on the westbound lanes of I-88 near Winfield Road in DuPage County late Saturday. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m., and the roadway was closed until 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Multi-car crashes on I-88 in DuPage County leaves 1 dead, ISP says
Multiple car crashes on Interstate 88 in DuPage County, Chicago’s western suburbs occurred late Saturday night, resulting in one fatality, according to the Illinois State Police.
- Driver dead after two I-88 crashes in Naperville, Illinois State Police say
A driver is dead after two crashes on Interstate 88 in Naperville, Illinois, as reported by Illinois State Police on Saturday evening.
- Pair accused of dismembering a body after arm found floating in lake
James Adams and Robin Turner were arrested and charged with concealing a homicide and dismembering a human body after a human arm was found in Lake Mattoon. The remains were identified as Dalewayne Turner, and additional evidence was discovered during a search of a Plainfield home.
- Pair accused of dismembering a body after arm found floating in lake
James Adams and Robin Turner were arrested in Illinois after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon, leading to charges of concealment of homicide and dismemberment. The remains were identified as Dalewayne Turner, and the suspects were taken into custody following a home search in Plainfield.
- Pair accused of dismembering a body after arm found floating in lake
Two suspects were arrested after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon, Illinois. James Adams and Robin Turner were charged with concealment of a homicide and dismembering a human body following the discovery of a human arm and additional remains. The identified victim was Dalewayne Turner, and further evidence was found during a home search in Plainfield.
- Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a Green Bay Packers tattoo found in Lake Mattoon led to the identification of a Plainfield man's remains. Two people, including the man's mother, have been charged in the case, according to Illinois State Police.
- 2 charged after Plainfield man's remains found in Lake Mattoon, Illinois State Police say
Two people are facing charges after a Plainfield man's dismembered remains were found dead in Lake Mattoon, Illinois State Police said. The remains were discovered in the lake, and the case involves criminal charges against two individuals.
- Two charged in dismemberment of Plainfield man after arm found in Lake Mattoon
Two people have been charged in the dismemberment case of a Plainfield man after an arm was discovered in Lake Mattoon. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.
- ISP identifies man whose arm was found in Lake Mattoon
Illinois State Police Troopers identified a man whose partial remains, specifically an arm, were found in Lake Mattoon by boaters on Sunday evening. The discovery prompted troopers to seek assistance in the investigation.
- Man’s arm found in Illinois lake
A man's arm with distinguishable tattoos, including a skeleton holding a Green Bay Packers’ helmet and another appearing to be a letter or number, was found floating in Lake Mattoon, Illinois. State police and a dive team are investigating as part of a death inquiry.
- Deadly I-57 crash leaves IDOT worker hospitalized, impacts traffic in Blue Island: ISP
A deadly crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on Interstate 57 in Blue Island has hospitalized an IDOT worker and caused traffic disruptions, according to Illinois State Police.
- Motorcyclist hospitalized after colliding with sedan on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chatham: ISP
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a sedan on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chatham, Illinois. The incident occurred early Friday morning and was reported by Illinois State Police.
- 1 killed in early-morning crash along I-80/94
A fatal crash occurred on I-80/94 in Lansing, Illinois, early Wednesday morning, resulting in one death. The victim was changing a tire along the westbound lanes near Torrence Avenue when the crash happened, according to Illinois State Police troopers.
- Semi hits pedestrian on I-94 in north suburbs, Illinois State Police say
A semi truck collided with a pedestrian on eastbound Interstate 94 in Lake County, Illinois, as reported by Illinois State Police on Friday afternoon.
- Five people hospitalized after South Side rollover crash on I-57: ISP
Five people were hospitalized after a rollover crash on Chicago's South Side involving I-57, as reported by Illinois State Police.
- Man accused of burning cross in Grant Park faces hate crime, arson charges
A 21-year-old man from Chicago's Near West Side faces hate crime, arson, and property damage charges after burning a cross in Grant Park. Merlin Lu admitted to setting the cross during an NBC5 Chicago interview, though University of Illinois Chicago officials stated he is not currently enrolled there. The FBI, Illinois State Police, and other agencies are investigating.
- Two injured after scrap metal spills from semi on I-90: officials
Two people were injured after a semi-truck carrying scrap metal crashed on I-90, according to Illinois State Police. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Semi involved in crash on I-90 near West Town, multiple lanes closed, Illinois State Police say
A semi was involved in a crash on eastbound I-90 near West Town, Chicago, causing multiple lanes to close, according to Illinois State Police.
- Crash involving IDOT vehicle shuts down lanes on outbound Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning, state police say
A crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle caused lane closures on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning, as reported by Illinois State Police.
- IDOT worker among hurt in crash on OB Dan Ryan express lanes, Illinois State Police says
An IDOT worker was among those injured in a crash on the OB Dan Ryan express lanes at 37th Street, as reported by the Illinois State Police. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m.