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Illinois State Police combat vehicle hijacking, theft

By Editor | January 15, 2026 |

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,…

Illinois State Police combat vehicle hijacking, theft

By Editor | August 8, 2025 |

By Tribune Staff 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…