Project Blue Light : Illinois

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Today and every day we honor our fallen. Please join us in recognizing our 2026 Honorees.

Though they have gone before us, their legacies remain.

29/04/2026

Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963
End of Watch: April 25, 2026

Officer Bartholomew dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Chicagoans. Above all, he was a beloved father, husband, son and brother. We promise to ensure his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

24/02/2026

Missouri

A traffic stop, manhunt, and shootout Monday and Tuesday left 2 deputies dead and 2 more injured.

17/02/2026

Sending our love & support to Indiana tonight 💙

A message from Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice:

"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that today we lost one of our very own, Officer Brian Elliott. Officer Elliott, along with two other Beech Grove Police Department officers, was dispatched at 6:08 p.m. to the 100 block of Diplomat Court for a disturbance. After they arrived, Officer Elliott and another officer were shot. Both officers were rushed to Eskenazi Hospital, but despite the best lifesaving efforts by medical personnel, Officer Elliott succumbed to his injuries. The other officer, who we are not naming at this time, is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive.

My heart goes out to Brian’s wife, Erin, his parents, and all of his family, friends, and loved ones. At this time, I am asking that we lean on one another to get through this.

We are grateful to the team at Eskenazi Hospital, and our law enforcement and community partners for their extraordinary response and support."

14/01/2026

It is with deep sadness that the City of Warrenville shares the passing of Community Service/Animal Control Officer Josh Perry.

Officer Perry passed away on January 13, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, Megan, and their two young children.

Officer Perry joined the City of Warrenville in 2008 and recently celebrated his 18th year of service on January 3. He handled many responsibilities for the City, including parking enforcement, private property accidents, animal control, traffic control, speed trailer placement and data collection, child car seat installations, dog licensing, and bicycle licensing. He also served as one of only 114 state-approved animal humane investigators in Illinois.

Officer Perry also supported many community events and proudly represented Warrenville at Touch A Truck events, Illinois Special Olympics events, and the annual Bike Rodeo. He took a leadership role in organizing National Night Out Against Crime at Cerny Park, which earned the City multiple annual awards. He also helped lead the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots event and helped collect 27 large bags of toys for children in DuPage County.

Officer Perry served with unwavering commitment and dedication to the Warrenville community, and we will deeply miss him.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Josh’s family, friends, and loved ones. Our thoughts are also with the Warrenville Police Department and everyone grieving this loss.

Thank you, Josh, for your service to Warrenville. You will be deeply missed.

19/12/2025

Celebration of Life Arrangements for Park Forest Police Officer Timothy M. Jones

On December 27, 2025, a Celebration of Life for Park Forest Police Officer Timothy M. Jones will take place at Tinley Park High School, located at 6111 W. 175th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois. The visitation arrangements are as follows:

Public walk-through: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
First responder walk-through: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Celebration of Life service: 2:00 p.m.

Parking will be available at the high school. All attendees should enter through the field house located on the southeast side of the school, using the entrance on the west side.

Officer Jones was shot in the line of duty on March 19, 2016, sustaining life-altering, catastrophic injuries. For more than nine years, Officer Jones fought courageously through extensive rehabilitation efforts but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on December 3, 2025. His sacrifice, strength, and service will never be forgotten.