Illinois State Police Troop 4

⚠️ 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.

⚠️ 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.

Over the weekend, Troop 4 issued 4 DUI citations. Let this be a reminder: drive sober or get pulled over. 🚔🚨

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 Read full news release: prez.ly/Ow9d

I- 39 northbound is currently impassable and closed at Milepost 31, due to white-out conditions and iced roadways. Jack-knifed semis in separate locations with partial and complete lane blockage. Visibility is near zero. A reroute is in progress at I-39 N/B at Exit 27 – Minonk.

Severe weather is expected for the region; please use caution and be safe.

2025 Year In Review - Troop 4 👮‍♂️🚔🚨

A special visit brought holiday cheer to OSF Children’s Hospital as Santa and Elf Sylvie, with help from ISP’s Executive Protection Unit, delivered teddy bears and smiles to patients and staff!🎅🧸✨

Heads up, Knox County! U.S. 150 near the Spoon River bridge is closed for at least 72 hours due to an oversized load with a broken trailer. A specialized crane is needed for repairs. 🧵

KNOX COUNTY - U.S. Route 150 is shut down in both directions at County Road 1900 E in Knox County due to an oversize load disabled in the roadway. U.S. Route 150 will be shut down for approximately 24 - 72 hours. IDOT is on scene for traffic control and is setting up a detour.

Last week, ISP Troop 4 issued 3 DUI citations 😡🚔🚨. Driving under the influence carries serious consequences. Prioritize the safety of yourself and others by choosing to drive sober.

⚠Traffic Advisory⚠ WATAGA (Knox County) – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on US-34 near 2200 N Road/IL-167. Extended lane closures on US-34 are expected, please seek an alternate route.

ISP Troop 4 issued 5 DUI citations last weekend. ISP reminds motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

4 pm-Roadway is back open

⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️ KNOXVILLE (Knox County) – Troopers are investigating a serious crash on US-150 near Knox Highway 21. US-150 is shut down in both directions. Please seek an alternate route.

Extended closure is expected.

⚠️ Traffic Advisory⚠️ KAPPA (Woodford County) - Troopers are on scene of a rolled over semi-truck crash on I-39 southbound near milepost 8, south of Kappa. All southbound lanes of I-39 will be closed for an extended time. Please seek an alternate route.

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐊 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 Read full news release: bit.ly/47xwefx

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂’𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 Read full news release: isp.illinois.gov/Media/Complete…

ISP lead a joint antiviolence detail in Peoria yesterday with Peoria PD and Peoria County Sheriff's Office resulting in the seizure of a loaded firearm with extended magazine, cannabis, & meth. 14 people arrested. Keeping communities safe and getting guns & drugs off the street.