Official account of the Morton Grove Police (IL). If you need a police response, call 911. Non-emergency call 847-470-5200. Account not monitored 24 hrs a day.
πΎ FOUND DOG πΎ A very large male Great Dane/Lab mix was found earlier this evening around 5:30 PM near Beckwith and Marion. He was not wearing a collar or tags.
If you have any information, please contact the Morton Grove Police Department at 847-470-5200.
Shortly after midnight, Morton Grove Police & Fire responded to a transformer fire in the 5900 block of Dempster St.
WB Dempster is down to one lane, with the curb lane closed between Marmora & Austin for the foreseeable future.
The public is advised to avoid the area.
π§Water Main Breakπ§
8300 block of Gross Point Rd.
Northbound Detour:
Left (W) on Reba to Central
Right (N) on Central
Right (E) on Lincoln
β Closures:
β’ SB Gross Point at Lincoln (WBβSB left-turn closed)
β’ Gross Point/Main
β’ Gross Point/Washington
Tonight, Wednesday, January 21, IDOTβs contractor plans to temporarily close:
+ The northbound outside lane of the Eden's Expwy from Touhy to Dempster
+ The northbound entrance and exit ramps at Dempster
Permitted closure hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for this type of closure.
The Morton Grove Police Department proudly announces the promotions of Deputy Chief Ficht, Commander Hoffman, and Sergeant Hough. We congratulate them on their dedication, leadership, and continued commitment to serving and protecting our community.
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FREE 10-week program open to residents of Morton Grove and the surrounding area.
Click the link below for more info. and for an application. Spots are limited.
https://t.co/xjd2iXcbp5
This Thanksgiving, the Morton Grove Police Department is joining the @ILStatePolice and local partners to keep holiday travel safe. Our βClick It or Ticketβ and βDrive Sober or Get Pulled Overβ enforcement campaigns run from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2.
πFree Throw Contest is TOMORROW! π
Where: Prairie View Community Center
When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Prizes for our winners!
Call 847-663-3804 to RSVP now β space is limited!
π Free Throw Contest is less than 1 WEEK OUTπ
π― Who: Kids, ages 7β14
π Where: Prairie View Community Center
π When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
π Time: 4:30 PM β 5:30 PM
π₯ Prizes for our winners!
β RSVP now β space is limited!
π Call 847-663-3804 to reserve a spot!
Car vs pedestrian traffic crash in the 6700 block of Dempster is under investigation.
Dempster St. is closed eastbound/westbound between Waukegan Rd and Lehigh Ave. Expect the road closure to last throughout the morning.
More information will be released when it is available.
The Morton Grove Police Department was awarded 1st Place in the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) Traffic Safety Challenge in the Municipal (36β50 officers) category. We also received the Railroad Crossing Safety Award.
β οΈ Due to the storm, extended power outages are expected on the west side, especially in the Harlem & Ponto areas. ComEd estimates 4-6 hours once work starts.
π³ Public Works is addressing downed branches.
π If you spot any tree/branch obstructions, call MGPD at 847-470-5200.
π§ Traffic Advisory
Beckwith Road is closed between Austin Avenue and Lehigh Avenue due to a car accident currently under investigation.
Please avoid the area and use Golf Road or Dempster Avenue as alternate routes.
On Friday, May 9th, from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM, The Morton Grove Police Department, along with the Illinois State Police, Cook County Sheriffβs Department, and the Niles PD, will be conducting a roadside safety checkpoint in the area of 7250 Dempster St (Dempster/Harlem).
π¨ SCAM ALERT π¨
Scammers are spoofing the Morton Grove PD phone number, falsely claiming people are wanted or under investigation.
β οΈ We will NEVER call to demand payment or personal info.
If you get one of these calls, hang up.
Questions? Call us: 847-470-5200