THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IS WORKING TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC'S SAFETY FOR TUESDAY'S ELECTION.

THE I-S-P HAS BEEN PREPARING FOR MONTHS, PARTICIPATING IN READINESS EXERCISES AND UTILIZING THE STATEWIDE TERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE CENTER TO ANALYZE POTENTIAL THREATS SAYS DIRECTOR BRENDAN KELLY. THIS WILL CONTINUE.

STATE TROOPERS AND INTELLIGENCE EXPERTS ARE KEEPING CLOSE TABS ON THE ELECTION, MONITORING FOR ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND LENDING SUPPORT AS NEEDED.

KELLY SAYS EXTRA PATROLS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP LOCAL POLICE WITH ANY ISSUES AT POLLING PLACES AS WELL.