Chatham, IL – Drivers in Chatham may notice an increased police presence near Glenwood Intermediate and Glenwood Middle Schools this week. The Chatham Police Department announced the move after receiving a resident’s complaint about speeding and illegal passing in the no-passing zone near the schools.
According to the department’s post on October 22, officers began extra patrols the following school day and issued several traffic stops as a result. Police said the proactive enforcement aims to prevent potential crashes and improve safety for students and families traveling through the area during morning hours.
The department also invited residents to share other traffic problem spots in town — including areas where drivers frequently speed or run stop signs. Citizens can contact police at (217) 483-2453 or through the department’s website.
Police urged motorists to “slow down, drive with care, and obey posted speed limits” in all school zones.
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