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* After yesterday’s Governor’s Day festivities, Isabel and I did some work and then made a beeline to the State Fair’s Pork Patio. Along the way I saw this guy unloading a state police car in a parking lot and just had to stop and ask him some questions…
“Are you undercover or something?” I asked. I mean, all the state cops I’ve ever encountered were clean shaven and straight up and down types.
He smiled broadly and said he wasn’t. I wondered aloud if he was ever asked if he’d stolen the cruiser. He laughed and hinted that may have happened a time or two.
* Turns out, his name is Jeff Bracco and he’s with the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation…
The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is a dedicated organization that preserves the history and legacy of the Illinois State Police, educates the public about its vital roles and contributions, inspires future generations to pursue careers in policing, and honors fallen officers while supporting their families.
The foundation has a State Fair booth and they sell t-shirts and other items to help keep things going.
Jeff is a biker (I should’ve guessed) and was in security for 33 years. He met another active member and was asked if he’d like to help drive the old, past-their-prime cruisers in parades and attend special events. “And then it just kind of went from there,” he said.
My basic life motto is learn something new every day and try to meet interesting people. I definitely did that yesterday.
* If the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation sounds like your kind of thing, click here to learn more.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 11:28 am
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Comment by *ducks* Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 11:53 am
Uncle Jesse, what type of mischief are those Duke Boys up to now?
Comment by Cooter Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 12:15 pm
I worked with Jeffy Bracco when we were just kids. Haven’t seen him in 30 years and knew in an instant who it was when I saw the picture. You met one of the kindest humans on the planet. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Comment by Brooke Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 2:46 pm
Great organization and their items are for sale inside the Illinois State Fair Museum under the northside of the Grandstand. Thanks for the plug!
Comment by JR Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 5:28 pm
Quite familiar with them. Regulars at a number of the local car shows. You will definitely see them leading the Friday night cruise into downtown for the International Mother Road Festival the last weekend in September.
Comment by RNUG Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 7:29 pm
Is there a similar organization for firefighters?
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Aug 14, 25 @ 8:36 pm