Illinois State Police Merit Board
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Public Notice
The Illinois State Police Merit Board will conduct its 4th Quarter Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Guests may attend the meeting at the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, room N-502.
Read more2024 Promotional Process Announcement
The 2024 Promotional Announcement has been posted. View the Announcement by selecting "Promotional Test Announcement" under the Promotional Process tab.
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"Springfield, Illinois (October 19, 2021) – At its 4th Quarter Merit Board Meeting on October 19, 2021, the Illinois State Police Merit Board Members voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Emily E. Fox as the Executive Director of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, effective October 1, 2021."
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