Come out and join us at the Dunkin' at 175th and Dixie Highway as we raise money for Special Olympics Illinois Special Olympic Illinois #CopOnARooftop #Illinois Special Olympics Illinois

The "Click It or Ticket" Campaign is taking place from May 16th to the 27th. During this period, our police Department will be actively enforcing seat belt laws.

In 2024, our police department responded to 90 motor vehicle crashes where an injury was reported. Please remember to buckle up while driving through Hazel Crest.

NOTICE OF TRAINING EXERCISE: The Hazel Crest Fire Department, Police Department, and dispatch center will conduct an active shooter and coordinated EMS response drill at village hall on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

⚠️ Heat Advisory: June 21–25 ⚠️ Temps expected near 100°F. Please take precautions: • Stay hydrated • Avoid outdoor activity (11 AM–4 PM) • Stay in the shade or A/C • Never leave kids or pets in vehicles • Check on elderly or those without A/C Heat illness can happen fast!

On Saturday August 2nd, the Hazel Nut Parade will kick off from the 3400 block of 175th street at 11AM. The route will carry the parade to the festival grounds. Roads along the route will be temporarily closed for the during the parade.

The Hazel Crest Police Department sends our condolences to the family and friends of retired Chief of Police Thomas Folliard, Jr. Chief Folliard served the Village of Hazel Crest from April of 2008 to August of 2015.

Today, we pause to honor the memory of all that lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.

For the rest of the month, HCPD will be conducted enhanced enforcement of distracted driving violations. Drivers need to remember that if they drive with a phone in one hand, they can expect a ticket in the other. visit dropitanddriveillinois.com to learn more.

We are investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred on Thursday October 2nd.

Found dogs-Lost owner!! Help return these boys home. They were both found near 168th and Bulger in Hazel Crest. Please contact our police department if you recognize them or can help find their parents.

A serious vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of 171st street and Park Avenue today. See the statement below for further. The driver of the vehicle is expected to recover from their injuries.