by 100Clubillinois | Jun 6, 2025 | Fallen Heroes
On the evening of June 5, 2025, officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District Tactical Team attempted to stop a suspect near the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue. The suspect fled into a nearby residence, and officers pursued him inside. During a chaotic...
by 100Clubillinois | Apr 23, 2025 | Fallen Heroes
Captain David Meyer was battling a garage fire on April 23, 2025, on Chicago’s West Side when a roof beam collapsed, critically injuring him. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Captain Meyer served with the Chicago Fire...
by 100Clubillinois | Dec 23, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
“To the public, Clay became a hero on December 23, 2024, when he was killed in the line of duty. To his family, he has always been a hero.” Trooper Clay Carns was on-duty in Troop 3 when he stopped for debris in the roadway near I-55. Trooper Carns was...
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 29, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
On Friday, April 29, Knox County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Nicholas D. Weist was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle while setting up spike strips at the intersection of US Highway 150 at 150 Avenue in Henry County, Illinois. He is survived by his wife and...
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 4, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
“He had a whole life to live, and it was cut very short. There are things that we really need to remember and honor. He was a human being, he was a great person, he was fun, he was a great gift-giver, he was a beautiful person. Let’s remember him that way” (Maria...
by 100Clubillinois | Oct 18, 2024 | Fallen Heroes
On Friday October 18th 2024, Illinois State Police, District 7 Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed following a two-vehicle crash while on duty on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. A truck was traveling south on Country Road 1300 E. and stopped...
