Palos Park, IL – Police in Palos Park will expand DUI and distracted driving enforcement through 2026 after receiving a new grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), officials announced Wednesday.
According to Sergeant Ross Chibe, the funding will help strengthen impaired driving patrols and improve safety on area roadways. “Keeping our roadways safe remains one of our top priorities,” Chibe said. “This grant allows us to expand resources, strengthen impaired driving enforcement, and continue protecting the community from the dangers of DUI-related collisions.”
Police Commissioner Dan Polk added that the IDOT grant supports existing enforcement through early 2026, targeting DUIs, distracted driving, and other high-risk behaviors. “No doubt this grant will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Polk said.
Palos Park officers will increase patrols in high-traffic areas and conduct specialized operations focusing on DUI checkpoints, distracted driving, and speeding. Enforcement efforts will also include:
- Targeting violations such as failure to yield, stop sign or red-light running, and improper lane changes.
- Hosting educational presentations on safe driving and pedestrian awareness.
- Partnering with neighboring agencies to coordinate enforcement.
The department urged residents to drive safely as Halloween and the holiday season approach. “Let’s make sure everyone gets home safely,” police said.
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