Illinois State Police Invite Public to Help Honor Fallen Trooper

The funeral for Trooper Ryan Albin, who  was killed in an accident on I-74 last week, will be held this Thursday in Farmer City. Following the funeral at noon there will be an emergency services procession from Blue Ridge High School to Bellflower Cemetery in McLean County. The public is invited to line the route to pay their respects. Estimated time of arrival in Mansfield is 12:20 PM and estimated time of arrival in Bellflower is 12:55 PM, Depart: Blue Ridge High School.


ROUTE:

South on JOHN STREET to W. CLINTON AVENUE (Route 54) - procession viewing area along JOHN STREET in Farmer City - do not park along JOHN STREET.

· East on CLINTON AVENUE (Route 54) - procession viewing area along CLINTON AVENUE in Farmer City. The procession will continue along CLINTON AVENUE (US 54) in Farmer City to the intersection of US Route 150.

· The procession will continue east on US Route 150 into the city of Mansfield where it will turn and go north on N. MCKINLEY STREET out of town. There is ample procession viewing opportunity along the entire route through the city of Mansfield.

· The procession will continue north on PIATT COUNTY HIGHWAY 2 (1300E turning into 4000E) to the intersection of US Route 136 where it will turn west to the BELLFLOWER ROAD (3850E)

· The procession will turn north on the BELLFLOWER ROAD (3850E) and continue through the town of BELLFLOWER to the BELLFLOWER CEMETERY to the north of the town. There will be ample viewing opportunity along the route in BELLFLOWER.