Illinois State Police promotes rail safety enforcement for Rail Safety Week
SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois State Police District 9 is partnering with local, state and Federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Rail Safety Week, September 24 through September 30. To promote rail safety awareness and education, Illinois State Police District 9 has planned enforcement details throughout the week at various railroad grade crossings. Drivers and pedestrians who disobey the laws associated with railroad grade crossings and railroad property will be cited. In addition, […]