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Troop 1 encompasses Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Step For emergencies, please dial 911. This page is NOT monitored 24/7.

 Pecatonica and Sterling, IL
isp.illinois.gov/Patrol/Troop1
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UPDATE: the roadway is now open.
Illinois State Police Troop 1
@ILStatePoliceT1Oct 6
EAST MOLINE- Troopers are handling a crash on I-80 eastbound near milepost 1, about half mile east of the Mississippi River. The left two lanes are blocked, and traffic is getting by slowly in the right lane. Expect delays.
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EAST MOLINE- Troopers are handling a crash on I-80 eastbound near milepost 1, about half mile east of the Mississippi River. The left two lanes are blocked, and traffic is getting by slowly in the right lane. Expect delays.
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MONROE CENTER (Ogle Co.) - Troopers are handling a crash on I-39 southbound just north of Crill Road. At this time, I-39 SB is closed at Baxter Road. Please seek an alternate route.
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Illinois State Police Arrests Coal Valley Man for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Read full release here: prez.ly/HPMd
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𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 Read full news release: prez.ly/bwMd
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⚠️ Northwestern Illinois: Severe storms possible with 60–75+ mph winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. High‑profile vehicles use caution. ISP urges everyone to stay alert.
A severe weather alert notice from the Illinois State Police warns of heavy rain, strong winds, possible tornados, and hail. Safety tips include avoiding unnecessary travel, turning on headlights, slowing down, wearing seatbelts, maintaining distance from other vehicles, stopping in a hazard situation, and avoiding standing water. The notice features a weather alert sign against a cloudy sky.

ALT A severe weather alert notice from the Illinois State Police warns of heavy rain, strong winds, possible tornados, and hail. Safety tips include avoiding unnecessary travel, turning on headlights, slowing down, wearing seatbelts, maintaining distance from other vehicles, stopping in a hazard situation, and avoiding standing water. The notice features a weather alert sign against a cloudy sky.

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𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 Read full news release: prez.ly/2kLd
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𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 Read full news release: prez.ly/IgLd
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Free Car Seat Check Event🚘👶
A smiling child is seated in a car seat, with hands adjusting the straps. The poster promotes a "Free Car Seat Check Event" on June 4th, from 12-2pm, at Sterling Fire Department, 110 W. 5th Street, Sterling, IL, 61081. It highlights the availability of trained instructors to help with car seat installation. The event is labeled "Free of Charge," with "No appointment necessary" at the bottom. Badges for the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police are shown.

ALT A smiling child is seated in a car seat, with hands adjusting the straps. The poster promotes a "Free Car Seat Check Event" on June 4th, from 12-2pm, at Sterling Fire Department, 110 W. 5th Street, Sterling, IL, 61081. It highlights the availability of trained instructors to help with car seat installation. The event is labeled "Free of Charge," with "No appointment necessary" at the bottom. Badges for the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police are shown.

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𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 Read full news release: prez.ly/ZuGd
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𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Read full release here: prez.ly/tbGd
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⚠️Weather Advisory⚠️ A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of central Illinois through 4 pm this afternoon. Large vehicles should watch the weather and may consider delaying a trip. Go slow in raining conditions with limited visibility. Use your lights. Don’t use
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⚠️ Afternoon Weather Update: Isolated storms may form this afternoon ahead of a line moving into west‑central IL this evening. Threats include 60–75+ mph winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter.
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⚠️ Weather Alert ⚠️ Strong storms ahead of tonight’s cold front may bring damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado. A few storms could form late this afternoon. High‑profile vehicles (Semis/RVs) should use extreme caution. Stay alert.
A stormy evening scene with a "Weather Alert" road sign in the foreground. Lightning flashes illuminate dark clouds in the sky, while car headlights are visible on a wet road.

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Over the weekend, Troop 1 issued 2 DUI citations. Let this be a reminder: drive sober or get pulled over. 🚔🚨
A police car with flashing blue lights at night. The text "Drive Sober!" is prominently displayed at the top of the image.

ALT A police car with flashing blue lights at night. The text "Drive Sober!" is prominently displayed at the top of the image.

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Severe weather is expected for the region; please use caution and be safe.
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𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 Read full news release: prez.ly/6V5d
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2025 Year In Review - Troop 1 👮‍♂️🚔🚨
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Last week, ISP Troop 1 issued 6 DUI citations 😡🚔🚨. Driving under the influence carries serious consequences. Prioritize the safety of yourself and others by choosing to drive sober.
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𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 Read full news release: prez.ly/RK1d
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