The Illinois Triangle UFO

In the early morning hours of January 5, 2000, police officers across five Illinois towns observed and tracked a massive triangular UFO as it moved slowly across the state. The sighting was coordinated via police radio, with officers passing the object from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

The Night

Beginning around 4:00 AM:

• Object spotted in Highland
• Officers alerted across area
• Passed from town to town
• Multiple jurisdictions
• Extended observation

The Towns

Officers observed from:

• Highland
• Lebanon
• Summerfield
• Millstadt
• Dupo
• Each tracked it in sequence

The Object

Witnesses described:

• Massive triangular craft
• Multiple bright lights
• Moving very slowly
• Completely silent
• As large as a football field

The Officers

Key witnesses included:

• Officer Ed Barton (Lebanon)
• Officer Craig Stevens (Millstadt)
• Other officers across towns
• All experienced professionals
• Credible observers

Radio Coordination

The pursuit featured:

• Officers communicating
• Tracking object’s path
• Passing sighting information
• Real-time coordination
• Recorded communications

Officer Barton’s Observation

Ed Barton reported:

• Saw massive craft
• Two stories tall
• Extremely bright lights
• Silent movement
• Watched it pass overhead

Officer Stevens’ Account

Craig Stevens observed:

• Drew detailed sketch
• Noted array of lights
• Described movement
• Long observation time
• Very detailed account

Scott Air Force Base

The craft passed near:

• Major Air Force facility
• No aircraft matched
• Base denied knowledge
• Speculation about military
• Never confirmed

NIDS Investigation

National Institute for Discovery Science:

• Conducted thorough investigation
• Interviewed all officers
• Analyzed sightings
• Published findings
• Concluded genuine unknown

Significance

The Illinois Triangle is significant for:

• Multiple police witnesses
• Coordinated tracking
• Sequential observations
• Radio documentation
• Never explained

Legacy

The January 2000 Illinois Triangle sighting represents one of the best-documented police UFO observations in American history. The coordinated tracking across jurisdictions and the detailed officer testimonies make it a compelling case.