INTERSTATE SHOOTINGS DECLINE

Illinois State Police report a notable decline in interstate shootings, with incidents falling by 31% in 2025 compared to the previous year. The total number of shootings dropped to 61, down from 89 in 2024. Even more significantly, officials highlight that for the first time in nearly a decade, there were no fatalities from interstate shootings statewide. Police credit this improvement to the deployment of air operations and automated license plate readers, which have helped not only track suspects more efficiently but also reduce related traffic crashes along Illinois highways. Investigations and prevention measures are ongoing.