MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 1, 2026

 

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) will be joined by the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Illinois Tollway to announce its latest work to honor all Troopers who have died in the line of duty.

WHO: ​

Illinois State Police, Director Brendan F. Kelly

Illinois Department of Transportation, Secretary Gia Biagi

Illinois Tollway, Chief of Maintenance and Traffic Rohan Gayle

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation, Executive Director Jarod Ingebrigtsen ​

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Illinois Trooper Day

10 a.m.

WHERE:

Illinois State Police Headquarters

801 S. Seventh St.

Enter through south doors

5th Floor

Springfield, IL ​ 62703

The news conference will be streamed live of Facebook ILStatePolice. ​

 

 

 

 

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Illinois State Police

Public Information Office, Office of the Director

 

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