The Latest Breaking News from Illinois State Police

Berkeley man accused of flashing laser pointer at airplanes at O’Hare and Midway

An Illinois State Police air patrol traced a laser pointer flash to a home in Berkeley. Saul Martinez Castanon, 36, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct. Airline pilots had reported encountering lasers in the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023

Drug dealer, whose sentence was commuted by Obama, charged in road rage shooting

Alton Mills, 54, had his life sentence commuted in 2015 after serving 22 years

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Eighth person dies in I-55 pileup crash caused by dust storm

Ruth Rau, 81, of downstate Sorento, died Tuesday night at a hospital, Illinois State Police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Illinois dust storm: Drivers describe blind terror of 72-car pile-up on Interstate 55 that killed seven

Shirley Harper, 88, was named as the first victim killed in the dust storm accident on interstate 55 near Springfield, Illinois

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Illinois dust storm: Six dead in horror smash as dirt blown into road blinds drivers

The late morning crashes involved 40 to 60 cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Death toll rises to 7 in massive downstate chain-reaction crash

A massive pileup Monday morning south of Springfield caused by a windstorm left seven people dead and involved 72 vehicles. Nearly 40 people were injured.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023

'Multiple fatalities' on Illinois highway following crashes

Illinois State Police say a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois has led to numerous crashes and pileups and “multiple fatalities” on Interstate 55

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Fake active shooter threats reported at more than 20 schools across Illinois, including Whitney Young High School

The so-called “swatting” incidents targeting schools have been a growing problem since last fall when schools in 14 states reported them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

Man charged in fatal shooting on Stevenson Expressway

Nicholas Samudio, 22, was charged with one count of first-degree murder in a shooting Feb. 16 on the Stevenson Expressway, state police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

State trooper, 4 others injured in crash involving suspected stolen car in Chatham

Three children, one believed to be 10 years old, and two adults, including an Illinois State Police trooper, were hospitalized in good condition, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023