From the Lake in the Hills Police Department:
Lake in the Hills Police Department awarded IDOT traffic enforcement grant
We are proud to announce the Lake in the Hills Police Department has been awarded a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant.
Funded by federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department Transportation, the grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes.
The STEP grant year runs from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.
During this time, the Lake in the Hills Police Department will conduct additional enforcement operations, particularly during high-risk periods.
These operations will focus on dangerous driving behaviors, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, failure to yield, disobeying traffic signals and seat belt violations.
Key statewide campaigns such as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” will be emphasized during some of the deadliest times of the year to raise awareness and encourage safer driving habits.
These high-visibility efforts are part of our ongoing mission to keep Illinois roads safe for all.
