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Two-car crash became hit-and-run at intersection of Routes 4, 143 west of Marine
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you were westbound on Route 143 between Marine and Edwardsville on March 19 between 4:25 and 5:25 p.m., you were likely caught in the traffic jam after a two-car crash became a hit-and-run at the intersection with Route 4. Southbound Route 4 traffic extended beyond the Heritage Trail overpass.…
Read MoreIllinois State Police efforts result in fewest homicides in decades in East St. Louis
Unprecedented 100% ISP Homicide Clearance Rate in 2025 EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) crime reduction efforts in the Metro East continue to make communities safer with the fewest number of homicides in East St. Louis in at least 45 years1. In 2020, to combat the seemingly intractable problem of gun…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle crash US 40, Triad Road leaves three people injured
A two-vehicle crash on US 40 at Triad Road near the new middle school on Jan. 31 left three people transported to an area hospital with injuries. According to Illinois State Police Trooper Shafer McKune, Troop 8 responded to the above location at 3:07 p.m. for the report of a two-unit, personal injury traffic crash…
Read MoreIllinois State Police release officer-involved shooting video in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in East. St. Louis. On Jan. 4, 2026, at approximately 10:08 p.m., troopers were investigating reports of a stolen vehicle at a convenience store in the 4500 block of South State Street in East St. Louis.…
Read MoreIllinois State Police combat vehicle hijacking, theft
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June 2024,…
Read MoreIllinois State Police officer shoots Maryville woman in East St. Louis
By Tribune Staff • EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 4, at approximately 10:08 p.m., near a convenience store in the 4500 block of South State Street in East St. Louis. Preliminary information in a media release sent on Jan. 5 indicates troopers…
Read MoreIllinois State Police welcomes new troopers of Cadet Class 151
ISP has added more than 700 new troopers since 2019 By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 21 new Troopers today from Cadet Class 151 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers will report to seven ISP Troop locations throughout the…
Read MoreIllinois State Police K9 Zeus gets donated body armor
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remco’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of roadside safety checks
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the results of Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) held in Madison and St. Clair counties in November. Violations Enforcement Activity Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Citations 3 Other Alcohol/Drug Citations 5 Occupant Restraint Offenses 31 Registration Offenses 53 Driver’s…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on Nov. 18 – 19, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent…
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