MORNING LIFT: Iowa State Patrol K9 Handler Matt Raes
Trooper Raes and his police service dog, Pape, are one of seven ISP certified teams in the state. He tells his lifelong friend, 3 News Now's Zach Williamson, all about Pape and what the job entails.
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8-Year-Old Dies Following After-School Camp Crash That Took Place Over a Month Ago, Becoming 5th Victim to Die
The Sangamon County coroner confirmed that Bradley Lund, 8, was pronounced dead on June 2 The April 28 crash previously claimed the lives of four people Officials previously identified the other the other victims who died as Kathryn Corley, 7; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and 18-year-old Rylee BrittonAuthorities confirmed that a fifth child has died over a month after a vehicle crashed into an Illinois after-school camp. In a Tuesday, June 3, statement, Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed that Bradley Lund, 8, of Springfield, was pronounced dead on the morning of Monday, June 2. At the time, Bradley was an inpatient at HSHS St. John's Hospital 'where he was admitted after sustaining multiple blunt force injuries in a motor vehicle vs pedestrian incident at a daycare center in Chatham, on April 28, 2025.' The coroner's office said that Bradley's death continues to be under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police. The deadly crash took place on April 28 just after 3 p.m. at the YNOT (Youth Needing Other Things) Outdoors Summer Camp. According to authorities, the victims were between 4 to 18 years old. The ISP previously identified the driver as Marianne Akers, 44, of Chatham. Authorities said Akers' car left the road for reasons unknown and traveled through a field and into the east side of the YNOT After School Camp, traveling through the building and hitting many people before exiting the other side. The Sangamon County Coroner's Office previously identified the victims who died in the wreck as Kathryn Corley, 7; Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and 18-year-old Rylee Britton. All four were pronounced dead at the scene. "Postmortem procedures done today indicate that they all died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the incident," the coroner's office said. In addition to the fatalities, six other children were taken to area hospitals, state police said in a previous statement. The department noted that the crash did not "appear to be a targeted attack.' Akers, the sole driver and occupant of the car, was uninjured and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Akers' lawyer previously said that she had a seizure and had no memory of the incident. Speaking with Fox affiliate WRSP, Scott Hanken said that Akers has seen a neurologist and granted the ISP permission to view her medical records. 'We have met numerous times with law enforcement,' Hanken said. 'She has provided them with everything they've needed. She immediately provided them with her phone. The Illinois State Police did a forensic download of her phone, and we've clarified any issues that they may have had with that.' Hanken did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. WRSP reported that five of the injured children were released from the hospital and no criminal charges have been filed against Akers so far. Read the original article on People
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29-05-2025
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Sgt. William Lind honored with Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee and law enforcement officials around the state gathered for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism. The committee awarded 23 officers from 10 agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois. Locally, the committee honored Sgt. William Lind from the East Moline Police Department. 'Today, we pay tribute to our heroic police officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty while protecting our communities,' said Governor Pritzker. 'From Palatine to Chicago to Granite City, our honorees saved lives and offered comfort and support to countless others. While we will never be able to repay their bravery in full, we hope that this recognition can serve as a public reminder of our gratitude and a symbol of the sincere reverence we hold them in.' The Medal of Honor is given to officers who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty or who have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties as a law enforcement officer. 'Today we recognize and praise these outstanding examples of courage,' said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. 'These men and women faced extreme danger, remained brave in the face of imminent threats, and performed with the highest heroism. Today and forever, we thank and honor them.' The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee was created in statute through the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighting Medal of Honor Act in 1990. Members on the committee currently include ISP Director Kelly, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Director Keith Calloway, Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling, DeKalb Police Department Chief David Byrd, retired ISP Master Sergeant and St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye, Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg and Central Illinois Police Training Center Director Brian Fengel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Iowa teen killed in head-on crash in Jefferson County
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