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2026 Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Southern Golf Outing The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is excited to welcome supporters back to the 2026 ISPHF Southern Golf Outing on Monday, October 12, at Illini Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. This annual event brings together supporters, community members, and golf enthusiasts for a day on the course while helping further the Foundation’s mission of preserving Illinois State Police history, honoring those

2026 marks 100 years of Route 66, and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is commemorating the milestone with a new limited-edition T-shirt celebrating a century of patrolling the Mother Road. Featuring the theme “Patrolling Route 66: 100 Years,” the new design brings together two important pieces of Illinois history: the iconic highway and the generations of Illinois State Police personnel who have served along it. About the Apparel This year’s Route 66 Centennial

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) invites anglers and community members to join the Capt. Gordon Cleland Memorial Crappie Tournament on September 13, 2026, at Lake Shelbyville – Bo Woods Ramp. This annual event honors the memory and legacy of Capt. Gordon Cleland while bringing together anglers, first responders, families, and supporters for a meaningful day on the water. 2026 Tournament Details Date: September 13, 2026 Location: Lake Shelbyville – Bo Wood

The community is coming together once again to support Illinois State Trooper Kevin Howell and his family as Kevin continues his fight against recurrent head and neck cancer. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, friends, family, fellow law enforcement members, and supporters from throughout the community are invited to the Sangamon County Fairgrounds for the Kevin Howell Benefit & Fundraiser. The afternoon will be an opportunity to enjoy good food, live music, a

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Store will be closed until Tuesday, September 8. You are welcome to continue shopping through our online store in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation’s official 2026 Illinois State Fair T-Shirt is now available to order online for a limited time through Primo Designs. Featuring this year’s winning contest design by Amy Hood, the shirt offers another opportunity to bring home a piece of this year’s State Fair. This Year’s Winning Design Earlier this year, ISPHF invited artists, supporters, and community members to submit designs for the Foundation’s 2026 Illinois State Fair shir

Official 2026 ISPHF Illinois State Fair T-Shirt Earlier this year, ISPHF invited artists, supporters, and members of the community to submit designs for the Foundation's 2026 Illinois State Fair shirt. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's design contest and shared your creativity with us! Congratulations to Amy Hood We would like to congratulate Amy Hood on creating this year’s winning design. Amy’s design features a fair cow dressed in an Illinois State Poli

An Important Update on Kevin Howell’s Journey Illinois State Trooper Kevin Howell continues to face recurrent head and neck cancer with remarkable courage, faith, and determination. Since joining the Illinois State Police in 2007, Kevin has dedicated his career to serving the people of Illinois and supporting his fellow officers. Today, he remains in that fight while pursuing a new course of treatment and facing significant out-of-pocket medical expenses. Where Kevin’s Treatm

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the return of its annual Golf Outing on Monday, October 12 at Illini Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. This anticipated fall event brings together supporters, community members, and golf enthusiasts for a day on the course in support of the families, history, and legacy of the Illinois State Police. What Is the ISPHF Golf Outing? The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Golf Outing is an annual fun

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is inviting artists, supporters, and members of the community to help create the official t-shirt design for the 2026 Illinois State Fair. Each year, the Foundation's State Fair t-shirt serves as a way to celebrate the Illinois State Police while connecting with thousands of fairgoers from across the state. This year's contest offers the opportunity to have your design featured on the official 2026 shirt. Design Requirements Desig

The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Store will be closed tomorrow, June 23rd, and will reopen on Thursday. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

A Trooper's Fight: Standing with Kevin Howell Illinois State Trooper Kevin Howell has spent his career serving and protecting others. Since joining the Illinois State Police in 2007, he has dedicated his life to helping his community and supporting his fellow officers. Today, Kevin Howell's journey battling head and neck cancer is a testament to resilience, faith, and unwavering dedication to his family, career, and fellow law enforcement officers. An Ongoing Battle Against C