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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July, Summit!The Summit Police Department would like to wish all our residents a happy and safe 4th of July celebration! As we ...
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Weather Warning

Heat Wave Alert: Stay Safe in Summit!**Heat Wave Warning**: This week, temperatures are expected to soar in Summit, IL! Please take necessar...
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Guilty / Sentencing

Ricardo Infante Found Guilty of MurderThe Summit Police Department is pleased to announce that justice has been served in the case of Johnny...
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Police Training

Joint Training Exercise: Ensuring School SafetyThe Summit Police Department, in partnership with School District 104, recently participated ...
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Northwestern University Staff and Command

Congratulations to Lt. Hickey!The Summit Police Department is proud to announce that Lt. Hickey has successfully graduated from the prestigi...
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Road Construction Archer Rd & 59th Street Bridge

The anticipated construction on the bridge located at 5900 S. Archer Rd. has begun. This will obviously cause congestion on the main road as...
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Seasonal Crime Advisory

Stay Safe This Spring: Be Aware of Scammers!As the weather warms up in Summit, we want to remind our residents to stay vigilant against scam...
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Public Safety Announcement

Important Public Safety AnnouncementAttention all residents in and around our community.We're seeing a surge in burglaries targeting gaming ...
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Grant Awards For Law Enforcement

Summit Police Department Awarded Two Grants to Enhance Law Enforcement CapabilitiesThe Summit Police Department is pleased to announce that ...
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Summit Police Statement

Village officials have received several inquiries about reported immigration enforcement activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
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News Feed

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Jul 4, 2026
Due to a structure fire on the 6000 block of S. 75th Court, numerous residents are without power. The fire is under control and Comed has been notified and are enroute. 
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Jul 3, 2026
Happy 4th of July, Summit! The Summit Police Department would like to wish all our residents a happy and safe 4th of July celebration! As we mark 250 years of American independence, we encourage everyone to come together with family and friends to enjoy the festivities. As you...
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Jul 3, 2026
Please note the update from the Park District regarding fireworks tonight. From their Facebook page posted approximately at 4:00 pm .      Fireworks Update – 3rd of July Celebration We’re excited for tonight’s celebration! The fireworks show may begin as early a...
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Jun 29, 2026
Heat Wave Alert: Stay Safe in Summit! **Heat Wave Warning**: This week, temperatures are expected to soar in Summit, IL! Please take necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy. Cooling Locations in Summit: Summit Police Station Summit Public Library (5700 S. Archer Rd) Sum...
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Jun 27, 2026
Here are the results of our recent Speed Awareness traffic enforcement campaign from June 2026.  17 - seatbelts 21 - speeding tickets 1 - Distracted driving 67 - Other contacts.
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Created Jun 24, 2026 / Updated Jul 3, 2026
These 3 small dogs are currently hiding under trucks at Wirtz rental. If you know who owns these dogs please call 708-563-4830 or 708-598-1313
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Jun 17, 2026
Ricardo Infante Found Guilty of Murder The Summit Police Department is pleased to announce that justice has been served in the case of Johnny Portalatin's murder on August 12, 2020. On that day, our officers responded to the 6000 block of 76th Avenue for a report of shots fire...
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Jun 15, 2026
Joint Training Exercise: Ensuring School Safety The Summit Police Department, in partnership with School District 104, recently participated in a critical training event focused on emergency response to an intruder in a school setting. This collaborative effort also involved t...
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Jun 11, 2026
The Summit Police Department kicks off the Independence Day Campaign for safe and sober driving The Summit Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run June 19 through Jul...
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Created Jun 11, 2026 / Updated Jun 15, 2026
Important Community Notice: Training Exercise at Heritage and Graves School Dear Summit Residents, The Summit Police Department, Fire Department, and School District 104 will be conducting a joint training exercise at Heritage and Graves School, located in the 5900 block of 74...
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