THE FOLLOWING IS A TILTON POLICE RELEASE
Chief Steven Cornett Escort Route Information
Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Chief Steven Cornett and show support for his family is encouraged to line the escort route as the procession returns home.
The procession will travel eastbound on Interstate 74 from Urbana and enter the Tilton area via the G Street exit. The route will then proceed east on 5th Street, north on Lane Street, east on Ramp Road, north on Georgetown Road (IL-1), east on Williams Street, and continue to Kruger Funeral Home.
The escort is expected to depart Urbana between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please note that this is an estimated time and may vary depending on travel times other issues that may arise. We should be in be in Tilton between 10:45-11:00a
We encourage anyone who would like to honor Chief Cornett’s years of dedicated service to safely gather along the route and join us in showing respect as he makes his final trip home.
Please watch for emergency vehicles and follow all directions from law enforcement personnel along the route.
