/tags/illinois-state-police Illinois State Police en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:15:44 GMT /law-order/2025-02-20/homicides-in-east-st-louis-fell-again-in-2024-illinois-state-police-say In 2024, the Metro East city recorded 20 homicides. At the most recent peak in 2017, that same figure stood at 37. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:15:44 GMT /law-order/2025-02-20/homicides-in-east-st-louis-fell-again-in-2024-illinois-state-police-say Will Bauer /law-order/2025-01-16/illinois-police-killing-transparency-madison-st-clair-county Illinois promised answers after fatal officer-involved shootings and other deaths at the hands of law enforcement. But some prosecutors, including some in the Metro East, stay silent. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2025-01-16/illinois-police-killing-transparency-madison-st-clair-county Sam Stecklow, Will Bauer, Chris Weber /law-order/2024-06-25/illinois-highway-shootings-decline-as-critics-sue-over-dragnet-surveillance The Illinois State Police have already installed 78 cameras in St. Clair County and plans to add them to Madison County later this year. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-06-25/illinois-highway-shootings-decline-as-critics-sue-over-dragnet-surveillance Jerry Nowicki /economy-business/2024-05-16/as-vacated-centralia-funeral-home-prepares-for-new-tenant-owner-makes-a-startling-find Former funeral director surrendered his license in March after state regulators found deplorable conditions. The new owner recently found three disembodied human legs — although a mundane explanation emerged. Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-05-16/as-vacated-centralia-funeral-home-prepares-for-new-tenant-owner-makes-a-startling-find Beth Hundsdorfer /law-order/2024-05-06/former-illinois-trooper-ends-driving-privelege-restoration-kelli-jessica-uhl Matt Mitchell, a former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter of two Metro East sisters in 2007, abandoned his efforts to have a hearing into the restoration of his driving privileges — for now. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:30:00 GMT /law-order/2024-05-06/former-illinois-trooper-ends-driving-privelege-restoration-kelli-jessica-uhl Beth Hundsdorfer /health-science-environment/2024-04-04/how-illinois-sexual-assault-survivor-law-lets-hospitals-deny-care Illinois hospitals routinely skirt one of the nation’s strongest laws protecting victims of sexual assault — including Alton Memorial and Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-04/how-illinois-sexual-assault-survivor-law-lets-hospitals-deny-care Kate Martin /economy-business/2024-02-29/illinois-state-complaint-details-horrific-conditions-at-centralia-funeral-home Hugh Moran, the director for the Centralia-based Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home, asserted complaints about his business were spurred by soured business deals. But, admitted the embalming room was “unkempt" and will require a dumpster to clean up. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-02-29/illinois-state-complaint-details-horrific-conditions-at-centralia-funeral-home Beth Hundsdorfer /law-order/2023-12-13/illinois-state-police-clear-and-present-danger-reports-help-prevent-gun-tragedies Alex Degman talked with State Police Director Brendan Kelly about how the agency is reporting differently than it did a year ago. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-12-13/illinois-state-police-clear-and-present-danger-reports-help-prevent-gun-tragedies Alex Degman /government-politics-issues/2023-12-04/illinoisans-can-now-report-government-corruption-online A new Illinois State Police form lets people report corruption anonymously. But does it go far enough? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:01:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-04/illinoisans-can-now-report-government-corruption-online Alex Degman /law-order/2023-10-19/illinois-assault-weapon-registration-period-remains-open-as-police-seek-more-input The law enforcement agency agreed to further hearings at request of state rulemaking committee. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-10-19/illinois-assault-weapon-registration-period-remains-open-as-police-seek-more-input Peter Hancock