Illinois State Police

Illinois State Police report responding to just over 1200 requests for service or assistance in District 20 last month.

Prom and graduation season is upon us, and Illinois State Troopers will be watching to keep kids safe. Illinois State Police will be conducting high visibility patrols with aggressive enforcement of the Fatal Four Violations which are: DUI, Speeding, Seat Belt and Distracted Driving.

Illinois State Police will conduct Roadside Safety Checks in Adams County.

Illinois State Police District 20 Commander, Captain Robert Elliott announced that Trooper Matthew Poulter was selected as Illinois State Police District 20 Trooper of the Year and will represent District 20 as a candidate for the Illinois State Police Officer of the Year in Springfield.

We here at Y101 radio get updates on what The Illinois State Police do, and they are busy.

Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday driving period,and continues through the New Year. Beginning Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30, officials expect high traffic on interstates and roads throughout the region. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,November 27, is expected to be the busiest.

Time to remind motorists to use caution this time of year.

Prom and Graduation is upon us, and District 20 Troopers will be watching.

Is the hands free cell phone law doing any good in Illinois?

Illinois State Police District 20 Trooper Brad Williams was named the Law Officer of the Year today at the Quincy Exchange Club's 48th Annual Law Officer of the Year Award luncheon.