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Wall of Honor
The Illinois State Police has proudly served the citizens of Illinois since 1922. Let us remember those officers who lost their lives while upholding their oath to serve and protect. We dedicate this site to them and extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends.
Clay M. Carns - Trooper - Troop 3 - Served: November 10, 2013 to December 23, 2024
Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55 near Channahon, Illinois. At 9:42 p.m., Trooper Carns was removing...
Corey S. Thompsen - Trooper - Troop 7 - Served: October 27, 2019 to October 18, 2024
Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign...
Todd Hanneken - Trooper – District 10 - Served: June 5, 2000 to March 25, 2021
On March 25, 2021, at approximately 10:42 a.m., Trooper Todd Hanneken was on-duty in his police vehicle and was involved in a single...
Nicholas Hopkins - Trooper – S.W.A.T. - Served: May 31, 2009 to August 23, 2019
On the morning of Aug. 23, 2019, Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, 33, was killed in the line of duty while attempting to execute...
Gerald Ellis - Trooper – District 15 - Served: June 29, 2008 to March 30, 2019
Trooper Gerald Ellis was killed in a vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver on I-94, in Green Oaks, at 3:25 am. Trooper Ellis was...
Brooke Jones-Story - Trooper – District 16 - Served: June 24, 2007 to March 28, 2019
Trooper Brooke Jones-Story was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. Route 20 near State Route...
Christopher Lambert • Trooper – District 15 • Served - November 10, 2013 to January 12, 2019
Trooper Christopher Lambert was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating the scene of a prior crash on I-294 near Willow Road...
Ryan Albin • Trooper – District 6 • Served - January 8, 2006 to June 28, 2017
Trooper First Class Ryan Albin was killed in a vehicle crash on I-74, near milepost 155, in the area of Farmer City at approximately 3:10...
James Sauter • Trooper – District 15 • Served - June 29, 2008 to March 28, 2013
Trooper James Sauter was killed when a semi-trailer truck struck his cruiser on I-294, south of Willow Road, shortly after 11:00 p.m. He...
Kyle Deatherage • Trooper – District 18 • Served - May 31, 2009 to November 26, 2012
Trooper Kyle Deatherage was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while making a traffic stop on I-55, at mile marker 62, near...
Brian McMillen • Trooper – District 9 • Served - August 6, 2006 to October 28, 2007
Trooper Brian McMillen was killed when his patrol car was involved in an accident with two cars operated by intoxicated drivers on Dye...
Rodney T. Miller • Sergeant – Zone 5 • Served - January 29, 1990 to May 12, 2006
Sergeant Rodney Miller was killed in a traffic crash near Bondville. Sergeant Miller was driving west on Champaign County Road when his...
Stanley W. Talbot • Master Sergeant – District 7 • Served - March 11, 1975 to June 23, 2001
Master Sergeant Stanley Talbot died from injuries sustained from being drug by a driver who was fleeing a roadside safety checkpoint. The...
Erin M. Hehl • Sergeant – District Chicago • Served - June 15, 1986 to October 30, 1997
Trooper Erin Hehl was killed when the helicopter she was in crashed during a training exercise. Trooper Hehl was flying with a civilian...
Anthony Millison • Sergeant – District Chicago • Served - September 21, 1987 to October 27, 1997
Sergeant Anthony Millison was killed when he fell from the Thornton-Blue Island Overpass on I-57 in Dixmoor while assisting at the scene...
Chong S. Lim • Trooper – District 15 • Served - January 29, 1990 to June 6, 1995
Trooper Chong Soo Lim was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames during a traffic stop on the Northwest...
Robert L. Kolowski • Special Agent – Zone 5 (District 5) • Served - July 9, 1973 to February 25, 1993
Special Agent Kolowski started his career as an Illinois State Trooper on July 9, 1973, and served in Kendall County for approximately 20...
April C. Styburski • Trooper – District 2 • Served - June 16, 1986 to January 5, 1990
Trooper April Styburski died after a fall during an accident investigation. Trooper Styburski was investigating a property accident near...
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