South Chicago Heights Police Dept

04/29/2026

Come out and show your support at your local Dunkin

04/01/2026

11/03/2025

Good day, South Chicago Heights residents, this is Police Chief Clint Wagner on behalf of Mayor Terry L. Matthews and the board of trustees, bringing you an important message.
On October 20, 2025, the Village passed an ordinance regarding the restriction and enforcement of electric bicycles and electric motorbikes or dirt bikes, commonly referred to as e-bikes and e-motos.
The board was provided with detailed information from our legal team which follows the State of Illinois’ Compiled Statutes as to not hinder the lawful operation of an e-bike for our residents who use this as their mode of transportation.

With the holidays lurking around the corner, we wanted to inform our residents who are thinking of purchasing one, that e-motos, must comply with the Illinois law of a vehicle registration, insurance, and licensing provision as well as other general traffic regulations meaning that not only do you need a license to operate it but you must also follow additional guidelines. Amazon and other retailers are marketing e-motos as e-bikes which are similar in appearance but significantly different regarding state regulations.

Lastly, e-scooters are only to be operated by persons who are at least 18 years of age, and only one rider per scooter according to Illinois traffic laws. This ordinance and additional resources can be found on the village website, under the police department tab, e-bikes. As always please do not hesitate to reach out to the police department if have further questions.

10/30/2025

Important safety message regarding Halloween Trick-or-Treating. The police department would like to encourage parents and/or guardians to accompany children during trick-or-treat hours, which are from 3pm to 6pm on Friday October 31st.
We would also like to remind parents to inspect your child's candy prior to having them enjoy the tasty treat and if you see anything suspicious, please report it as soon as possible by dialing 9-1-1. Be mindful when crossing streets and roadways, especially at night, with dark colored clothing and restrictive visibility due to masks, it makes walking more dangerous.
Enjoy a happy and safe Halloween.

08/13/2025

07/15/2025

Good morning, South Chicago Heights Residents, on behalf of Mayor Terry L. Matthews and the board of Trustees this is Police Chief Clint Wagner to advise you of an isolated incident that took place in the early morning hours of today, July 15, 2025. At approximately 1:20 AM a single gunshot was heard around Chicago Road and West 28th Street, Officers who were nearby heard the single gun shot and found a female victim near a front porch of a residence. The female was transported to a local hospital and treated for her gun shot wound. A male suspect, her boyfriend, refused to cooperate with orders from the police and with the assistance of neighboring towns and the Cook County Hostage and Barricade Team the male was taken into custody. A firearm was found, and charges will be sought pending the outcome of the investigation. Again, this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the community. Chicago Road was closed while the investigation was occurring, and traffic has returned to normal. The South Chicago Heights Police Department appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding.

07/03/2025

Reminder to our residents and guests that the SCHPD will be strictly enforcing the local ordinance banning fireworks. The fine for igniting and/or possessing fireworks is $750.
The 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays as we celebrate our nation's Independence.
We urge you to please be considerate of veterans, senior citizens, pets, and animals around you. Please give special consideration for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD.
SCHPD are patrolling in marked and unmarked police vehicles.
Any resident calling 911 to report illegal fireworks will remain anonymous and all calls will be responded to.

06/24/2025

06/13/2025

Looking for my family!