Illinois State Police Fleet Crisis: Old Cars, High Risks
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Illinois State Police face a critical fleet crisis, with over a thousand vehicles over ten years old, many pushing twenty. Budget cuts leave no new cars in sight, despite skyrocketing maintenance costs. Troopers and officials warn of safety risks during high-speed chases and bad weather. The agency eyes bids for a hundred new cruisers, but the fleet budget is slashed, leaving a significant shortfall. Lawmakers are urged to provide funds before more vehicles hit the junkyard.
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