Pana Police Department

09/14/2026

Media Notification

Police Officer Entry-Level and Lateral Transfer Applications Being Accepted to Update Eligibility Lists for Job Opening;

The City of Pana, and Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be accepting applications for employment for full-time police officer positions. Minimum requirements for Entry level Non-Certified Applicants: U.S. Citizen; High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum 21 years of age at time of Academy Graduation, valid driver’s license, not have been convicted of felony or certain misdemeanor offenses defined by statute, and must successfully complete all requested stages of testing.

Lateral Transfer Requirements: All lateral transfer candidates must show they are currently or recently employed within the past 12 months as a full-time certified Peace Officer by a law enforcement agency. Entry level testing is exempt for lateral transfer applicants.

Applications can be obtained in person at Pana PD, or on the cityofpana.org/careers webpage, or contacting Pana PD at 217-562-2141.

Applications and resumes must be returned via email at [email protected], or received at Pana PD or via U.S. Mail on or before October 2, 2026.

09/01/2026

Pana Labor Day Parade Committee adjusts parade route due to downtown redevelopment construction in 100 Block of S. Locust St; parade continuing west on 2nd St. to Oak, south on Oak to 3rd, east on 3rd and back south on Locust.

No parking notices will be placed on vehicles starting Wednesday, and will continue through the weekend to allow motorist to have vehicles moved by early Monday morning for parade route, staging area, and detour routes around the City.

09/01/2026

08/11/2026

Press Release 08-11-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Inmate Communication System Notifications Causing Confusion
Christian County, Illinois — August 11, 2026 — The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is notifying citizens of an issue involving notifications being generated as part of a software update to the correctional facility’s inmate communication system.
As a result of the update, some citizens are receiving notifications related to previous communications from an inmate. These messages may instruct the recipient to “Reply YES” to accept a service or “Reply STOP” to opt out.
Citizens who receive these notifications regarding previous communications do not need to take any action. The messages can be disregarded and deleted.
The notification format is a legitimate part of the inmate communication system and will be used for future communications involving individuals who are incarcerated after the software update is completed. Citizens who receive a notification regarding a future incarcerated individual should review the message and follow the instructions provided if they wish to receive or respond to the communication.
The current notifications involving previous communications are being generated as a result of the software update. The service provider, along with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office IT personnel, is aware of the issue and is working to correct it.
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this issue may cause and appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while the system update is completed.
Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeChristian County, Illinois

08/06/2026

FYI. There will be fi****ms training at the Pana Fi****ms Range today, 7am -12pm.

08/05/2026

These 2 are loose on the 600 block of Cherry. They have not been aggressive but they need to be returned home.

08/04/2026

We will be setting the Tornado siren off Wednesday August 5 th 10:00 AM. This will be the monthly August test

07/31/2026

We are seeking the public's help identifying those responsible for damage to a Sparklight fiber expansion loop (a 'phone box'). It was damaged at 4:10 am and caused internet outages for a wide area. Cost of the repairs is in excess of $20,000. The box was located on Lincoln Street just east of Park Avenue.

07/28/2026

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He’s home. Thanks Facebook!!!!

This young male went missing today on the north west side of town. If you’ve seen this dog or know where he is please call Pana PD so he can be returned home.

His kids miss him dearly.