Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Illinois State Police Holds Full-scale Preparedness Exercise To Improve Response During An Emergency

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SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026.

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  1. KBSI Cape Girardeau

    Illinois State Police conduct emergency preparedness exercise in Springfield (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The exercise, led by the agency’s Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction Team, focused on improving coordination and emergency …

  2. River Bender

    Illinois State Police Holds Full-scale Preparedness Exercise To Improve Response During An Emergency (opens River Bender)

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    River Bender's feed description

    SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026.

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