Alderman Mike Price - 1st Ward Palos Hills

10/28/2026

A big thank-you to all our first responders for your courage, care, and dedication. We appreciate you today and every day! ❤️💙

10/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2026

Impaired driving is scary: Palos Hills Police crack down on drunk, drugged driving

Remember, It’s Not a Game

Palos Hills, IL — The Palos Hills Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween, when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun. If you'll be out enjoying Halloween festivities, make sure you have a safe, sober ride home. Remember — “It’s Not a Game.”

Driving while impaired is never acceptable. Remember: DUIs are not limited to alcohol-related offenses. Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or drugs is illegal — period. While cannabis may be legal for adults, if you drive high, you’ll still get a DUI. Additionally, all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts or risk a ticket.

The Palos Hills Police Department encourages everyone to follow these simple tips to keep our roads safe this Halloween:

• Plan a safe way to get home before attending any party.
• Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, use a ride-sharing service or call a sober friend or family member for a ride.
• Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as driving. Make sure you have a sober friend to walk you home if needed.
• Always wear your seat belt. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers and crashes.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement as soon as it’s safe to do so.
• If you see someone who is impaired and about to drive, take their keys and help them find a safe way home.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” campaigns, along with increased traffic enforcement, are funded by federal highway safety grants administered by IDOT. These efforts are supported by the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state. The campaigns are reinforced by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” initiative spotlighting safe driving and highway safety across Illinois.

10/26/2026

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10/16/2026

Perfect October weather for a little spooky fun! 👻🍂 Join us at Bennett Park for the City of Palos Hills Haunted Hayride tonight and tomorrow, October 16 & 17. Hope to see you there! 🎃

10/16/2026

All Ghosts and Goblins are invited to our annual TRUNK OR TREAT

When: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: City of Hickory Hills, 8652 West 95th Street

We hope you'll join us for a great afternoon of fun!

10/15/2026

10/06/2026

The deadline to enter the City's Scarecrow contest is this Friday, October 9. Scarecrows will be displayed during our Haunted Hayride and Halloween Happenings events.