Beginning March 24th, 2026 through March 31st, 2026, the Summit Police Department will be conducting special patrols to target speed infractions and officers will be enforcing posted speed limits. We urge our community residents and visitors to slow down and drive sa...

With Heavy Hearts, We Mourn the Loss of a Hero Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chicago Fire Department and the family of Firefighter Mike Altman, Truck Co. 47, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Last Alarm: 17 MAR 26 We honor Firefighter Altman's braver...

The Summit Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bridgeview, Argo-Summit, and Justice Lions Club for recognizing Officer Armando Dominguez at their annual "Super Sunday" awards luncheon. Officer Dominguez was honored with a Community Impact award ...

Summit Police Department Supports Great Causes! This past weekend, Summit Police officers participated in two amazing events, demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the community! First, our officers took the Polar Plunge , braving the cold to support Special Olympic...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Reminder from the Summit Police Department Next week, on March 17th, we'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day! As you prepare to don your green attire and enjoy the festivities, the Summit Police Department wants to remind you to do so responsibly and sa...

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, the Summit Police Department is reminding motorists to plan ahead for a sober ride home to keep celebrations from turning deadly. We understand people are looking for a reason to celebrate, but we urge you to do so safely. While f...

Here are the results of our recent Additional Speed Awareness Campaign from February, 2026.  13 Seat Belt Violations 20 Speeding Violations 1 Traffic Arrest 1 Distracted Driving 61 “other” violations 

The roadway has been cleared, and traffic flow is normalized. Thank you.  

Incident Summary On February 20, 2026, at approximately 12:15 AM, Summit Police responded to a report of a possible stabbing victim at Christ Hospital. Upon speaking with the victim, it was alleged that a verbal dispute over property had escalated into a physical altercation. ...

Police are assisting with a one car accident on north bound Rt 171. This is causing a back up over the bridge until the vehicle can be towed away. Adjust your route accordingly.