Elwood Police Department

09/27/2026

FOUND PET! 🐱

This sweetheart was found near Park Street this morning! Will County Animal Protection Services have been contacted for pickup - she does appear to be microchipped! If you know who this little lady belongs to please contact the Elwood Police Department or Will County Animal Protection Services!

09/25/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 🚧

Per the Village of Elwood - the Elwood 2026 Road Improvement includes routing and crack-filling pavement on the streets below. Work is expected to begin Monday, September 28th, and last approximately one week, weather permitting. This treatment is intended to extend the roadway's life and seal large cracks. After the crack is filled and dries, it is safe to drive over. This typically takes a few minutes to set. During this work, resident access will not be affected, but 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 will be allowed on the streets from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. while construction is underway. A street sweeper will clean up any debris after construction is completed. Below are the affected areas;
•Fox Run Dr
•Wyndstone Dr
•Cobblestone Ln
•Eagle Creek Rd
•Deer Path Ln
•Archer Ln
•Magnolia Ln
•Wooded Cove Dr
•Oxbow Ct
•White Tail Ct
•Pockey Way

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

09/25/2026

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨

Austin Tyler Construction is assisting with the construction work on Mississippi Avenue and have been authorized to travel on Mississippi Avenue through town until work is complete!

09/10/2026

The Will County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning over a new phone scam! We did have a citizen come to the Elwood Police Department who almost became a victim of this scam!

REMEMBER: No matter how convincing the phone call seems, government entities will never request money over the phone OR request money be sent via Cash App, Zelle, or Venmo!

If something seems suspicious call 911 or visit the Elwood Police Department!

📵PHONE SCAM WARNING - SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! 📵
A current phone scam has been targeting families with relatives incarcerated in the Will County Sheriff’s Adult Detention Facility.

THE SCAM: A scammer, posing as a member of the Will County Sheriff's Office, calls a relative of someone who is currently in jail and says the inmate can be let out IF the relative posts bond over the phone, sometimes asking the amount of $1,500.

WHY IT’S FAKE: Only a judge can make the decision to release someone from jail, not a member of the Will County Sheriff’s Office.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for funds over the phone like this.

If you believe you’ve been scammed or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Will County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 815-727-8575.

Let’s stay alert and keep our community safe from fraud! 💙

09/10/2026

Sometimes a call for service ends up being a unique story and experience for our officers! 🚓

Officer Alsip and our Admin Assistant Kendy, met Tamaki Naka and Ryo Murata who are traveling across the country together with their final destination being Santa Monica, California!

Tamaki Naka was paralyzed in a car accident 18 years ago, but found the inspiration to travel Route 66! She's traveled all the way from Japan to travel Route 66 in her wheelchair to prove that anything is possible!

Ryo Murata started his cross country journey 2 years ago, traveling from New York and making it to Chicago before sadly having to return home to Japan. Now he's back to finish the goal! Ryo hopes to reach Santa Monica on the 100th anniversary of Route 66!

The Elwood Police Department was honored to assist these two inspiring individuals on their journey and excited to have them make a pit stop in Elwood!

You can follow Tamaki and Ryo on their journey on Instagram:



We wish them safe travels and can't wait to see them reach their goals! 💙

09/01/2026

Now that school is officially back in session - the Elwood Police Department wants to remind everyone to be extra alert during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up! Let's make sure everyone from kids, to parents, and staff make it to school and back home safely!🚓🚨

08/22/2026

Congratulations to all our winners 🎉🎉🎉

As always the Elwood Police Department and Elwood Fire Protection District appreciate all the support for our National Night Out event! 🚔🚒

08/15/2026

The Elwood Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of our newest Police Officer! 👮🏻‍♀️🚓

Please join us in congratulating Officer Cimino on graduating from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) Class 26-02! 🎉🎉

We are excited to have Officer Cimino as part of the Elwood Police Department and look forward to the dedication, professionalism, and commitment she will bring to serve Elwood! We wish her nothing but a safe and successful career! 💙

08/11/2026

🚨SEVERE WEATHER ALERT🚨

Stay vigilant and be prepared!

[10:14 AM CDT Tuesday 8/11/2026]

Tornado Warning for southern Kane, northeast Kendall, southern DuPage, and northern Will Counties. including Aurora IL, Joliet IL and Naperville IL until 11:00 AM CDT. Within this warning, embedded tornadoes and destructive tornado-like thunderstorm winds both possible. Aurora Airport in Sugar Grove recently gusted to 85 mph. Head indoors for safe shelter immediately!

08/07/2026

🚨LOST PET🚨

Please be on the lookout for Callie a 16 month old female Calico!

Callie is most likely scared and may be hiding - check garages, sheds, under decks, and bushes!

If Callie is sighted please contact Elwood Police immediately so we can reunite her and her owner! 🐈