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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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#BeardGoals

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

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