Island Lake Police Department

10/11/2026

UPDATE- happily reunited

Found female dog at Lakeview Dr. / Rte 176. Please contact the Island Lake Police Department and select dispatch if you know or are the owner so we can get them reunited!
847-526-2100

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the incredible heroes who ran toward danger 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.

We reflected this morning on how communities and people came together during our nation's tragedy. Let’s carry forward the spirit of the days that followed—a time when neighbors helped neighbors, strangers stood together, and unity was our strength. Take a moment today to spread a little extra kindness, or perform an act of service.

We will never forget, we remember and we honor. 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

September 16th Chief Kelly Ducak will officially begin her leadership of the Island Lake Police Department. With 21years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Chief Ducak brings experience, a strong vision for public safety, and a deep commitment to our community. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team and look forward to working together to keep Island Lake safe and thriving.

A McHenry police sergeant with 21 years on the job is set to take over the Island Lake Police Department on Sept. 16 - and possibly the Holiday Hills department if the two towns come to an agreement.

09/02/2026

According to the news stations today's heat will be into the low to mid-90s, with extreme humidity pushing heat index values up around 100 to 105 degrees. Please try to limit your time outside today. If you are in need of cooling off, the Island Lake Village Hall is a cooling center with Island Lake Emergency Management Agency - EMA from 8am - 430pm. There are several more cooling centers, the list is in the comments with some places that are available 24 hours.

08/20/2026

School is back in session and this is a School Bus Safety Reminder

📵Stay off your phones all the times (as it is the law)
🚸Yellow flashing lights is to yield and prepare to stop.
👀Check the area as the children enter and exit the bus
🛑Red flashing lights means you STOP. Do not proceed until the arm is retracted and lights stop flashing.

Proceed with caution

-Two-lane roads: All vehicles must stop in both directions when a school bus has its stop sign extended and red lights flashing.

-Four-lane roads: Vehicles only need to stop if the bus is in their lane.

Passing a stopped school bus with its stop sign extended and red lights flashing is illegal and can result in a ticket and possible license suspension for repeat violations.

For more information: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety

08/18/2026

Yesterday these delicious sweet treats were dropped off by Sky High Sweets . These were so good, we wanted to say thank you we all enjoyed them very much!!! 🎂🍭

08/06/2026

Thank you for your generous basket of goodies from Cheryl's Cookies, Jean and Dennis! We are so happy that you are satisfied with our efforts to help you be stress free while you were away.

We know that these will be enjoyed by all! 🍪👮🏼‍♀️🍪👮‍♂️

08/05/2026

What's NEW in our lobby?

FREE BOOKS!

We have been given a large donation of gently used books. So we thought what can we do with these? We decided to allow you to come and take books for your home library and no need to return them.

Our lobby is open 24 hours and once the stash gets low we will replenish with more. Children books are on the top and adult books on the bottom. The selection will have new books often as this was a very generous size donation.

All children age levels, and different types for adults, including hobbies, recipe books and novels.

08/05/2026

From all of us at the Island Lake Police Department we want to say thank you for coming to National Night Out. It was a huge success and we couldn't have done it without YOU!!!

We met some old residents, current residents and even new ones coming to live here. It was a pleasure to see all the happy faces!

Until the next celebration, have a great evening Island Lake!