As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting COVID-19 disease, many of the regular events hosted or participated in by the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation have been cancelled.
The following are some of our Fall events that may or may not be held.
Secretary of State Car Show
Springfield, IL
September 7, 2020
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services/vehicle_show/home.html
The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation participates in this Car Show by displaying an Illinois State Police patrol car from our museum. We also have a pop-up gift shop with items for sale.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Springfield, IL
September 25-27, 2020
https://10times.com/international-route-mother-road-festival
The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation participates in this Car Show by displaying an Illinois State Police patrol car from our museum. We also have a pop-up gift shop with items for sale.
Memorial Park Dedication 1-year Anniversary
Springfield, IL
October – date to be determined
The Memorial Park was dedicated on October 2, 2018. A one-year anniversary dedication is being planned to remember those officers who gave their lives protecting the citizens of Illinois.
Top Shot 2020
Charity Gun Competition
Illinois State Police District 5 Range, Lockport, Illinois
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Fundraising event involving marksmanship competitions. Proceeds to be donated to the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. Certificates and medals and other prizes given out to shooters.
Contact Trooper Jose De Avila,
Memorial Park Dinner Fundraiser
Addison, IL
November – date to be determined
A dinner is held at a local restaurant with about a hundred Illinois State Police employees, retirees, family and friends joining to celebrate friendships, memories and raise money for the Memorial Park.
Operation Santa
December – dates and locations to be determined
Retired and active Illinois State Police employees along with Santa Claus and his elves travel to the communities where the young children of officers killed in the line of duty reside bringing gifts, fun and remembrance.