Lake in the Hills Police Department
1115 Crystal Lake Road
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
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9-1-1 (Emergency)
847-658-5676 (Non-Emergency)
847-960-7552 (Fax)

All other police department units and divisions including administration, investigations, public information, community relations, social services are available during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

Business Offices will be Closed for the Village of Lake in the Hills for the Following 2024 Holidays

Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year's Day
Monday, February 19, 2024 Presidents Day
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024 Fourth of July
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day 
Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29, 2024 Friday after Thanksgiving
*Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve - Offices will close at 12:00pm 
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
*Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Year’s Eve Offices will close at 12:00pm 
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day

Records Division Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday

Records (and police administrative offices) will be Closed for the Village of Lake in the Hills for the Following 2024 Holidays

Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year's Day
Monday, February 19, 2024 Presidents Day
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024 Fourth of July
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day 
Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29, 2024 Friday after Thanksgiving
*Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve - Offices will close at 12:00pm 
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
*Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Year’s Eve Offices will close at 12:00pm 
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day

To learn more about or to sign up for Nixle Emergency Messaging and Anonymous Crime Tipping, click HERE.

LITH PD is on social media and we service as your official news source for all local crime and police related information.  Like and follow us for information on crime alerts/crime information, police activity, traffic alerts and road closures, community information, programs and much more. 

Click on any of the below icons to be taken directly to the LITH PD page:

You can also receive emergency text and email alerts and information sent directly to you from the PD in real time by signing up to Nixle Emergency Messaging.

To sign up now, text your zip code to 888777. 

Click HERE for more information on Nixle, how to use it for crime tipping and additional ways to sign up. 

When there is an active crime in progress that is a threat to life or property (such as a burglary, theft, or vandalism in progress) call 9-1-1 immediately.  DO NOT send a message via an online complaint form or social media.  You CAN SAY YOU WANT TO BE ANONYMOUS.  Do not delay help or officer response - call and speak with a 9-1-1 operator immediately.   

To file a non-emergency police report:

• Call our non-emergency phone number at 847-658-5676 and request to meet an officer. 
• Come into the police department, 1115 Crystal Lake Road and request to meet a police officer.
• File a report online.  Click HERE for more information.  

Click HERE to file a police report online. 

The best way to report fireworks is to call the LITHPD Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 847-658-5676 and give the dispatcher the most accurate location you possibly can give. An address is preferred or an intersection if you do not know the specific location. This will get the officers to the area as fast as possible. You can remain anonymous.

Do not report fireworks via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LITH Village website.  This is greatly delay an officer response as those are not 24/7 monitored systems. 

You can text crime tips through the Nixle Emergency Messaging system.

To register for Nixle, text the LITH zip code, 60156 to 888777 to register.  You can also log in to Nixle to register.  You can also text TIP LITHPD to 888777 for anonymous tipping.

Lastly, you can submit an online anonymous crime tip through the online Nixle portal. 

Click HEREfor more information on Nixle and to access the Nixle Online Anonymous Tip Portal. 

For an immediate police response, please call the non-emergency police number at 847-658-5676 while the violation is occurring to have an officer dispatched to the location to investigate the noise violation. Please have the following information ready:

• Location of the violation (where the noise is occurring - please be as specific as you can)
• What kind of noise is occurring (people being loud, a car alarm, loud music, etc.)
• How long it has been occurring
• Any other details the dispatcher requests of you

Most noise violations require a witness (the caller) and the officer would need to speak with you. However, should you choose to be anonymous, you may.

Text a tip to LITHPD at 888777 through the Nixle app. Click HERE to learn about Nixle or how to submit an anonymous crime tip.

Note: Nothing in this Noise Section shall be construed to prevent any activity reasonably necessary to prevent injury to any person(s) or to prevent significant damage to property at any time.

Click HERE to submit an ongoing traffic complaint, including:

Red Light 
Stop Sign
School Zone Speeding
Speeding
Parking
Other

If you are currently at a business and observing a handicap parking violation, please call us directly at our non-emergency dispatch phone number 847-658-5676 to prompt an immediate officer response. 

If you are currently observing or witnessing an active threat to human life (such a reckless driving or DUI) please call 9-1-1 immediately.

It is our goal to serve our community to the best of our ability. We always welcome and appreciate  opportunities to hear about how we are doing.

 To file a formal compliment or thanks to an officer regarding their the actions or performance, there are two ways to do so.

1. Call the police department at 847-658-5676 and ask to speak with the officer or department employee’s supervisor to verbally communicate your interaction with the officer and your compliment.

2. Write a letter to the officer or department employee’s sergeant, divisional chief, or the Chief of Police:

Lake in the Hills Police Department
C/O Chief of Police 
1115 Crystal Lake Road
Lake in the Hills, Illinois 60156

Commendation letters will be forwarded to the officer or department employee and a copy of the letter placed in the employee’s permanent personnel file.

A personnel complaints is an allegation of misconduct or improper job performance that, if accurate and proven to be true, would represent misconduct under the police department’s policies and procedures.  For example, this may include, but is not limited to use of unnecessary or excessive force; unlawful arrests; unlawful searches and seizures; theft or destruction of property; first amendment violations; dishonesty; violation of local, state, or federal laws and police regulations; failure to provide identification; failure to provide a service or allegations that bias toward the complainant/suspect was evidenced through language or behavior demonstrating a bias based factors such as race, ethnicity, immigrant status, socio economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification.  A person upset solely based on being the recipient of a citation or being the subject of an arrest without misconduct on the behalf of an employee does not rise to the level of a complaint and is encouraged to speak with an attorney or discuss the matter during court.  

Complaints may be given in person by coming to the police station (1115 Crystal Lake Rd), over the telephone, 847-658-5676, or in writing.  Anonymous complaints, or complaints from citizens who wish his/her name to be held in confidence will be accepted. 

Anyone may file a personnel complaint at any time to the police department as the police department is open and operations 24/7. It does not have to wait until regular business hours. 

Complaints will be accepted by any supervisor. If the complainant is against supervisory personnel, the complaint will be referred to the supervisor’s divisional chief.  If a citizen requests to make a complaint to non-supervisory staff member, that citizen will be  directed to a supervisor, and the member receiving the complaint shall immediately notify the on-duty supervisor of the complaint. 

The supervisor will listen to your complaint to see what, if any, laws, policies, or procedures may have been violated. Upon making such a determination, a complaint report will be generated. The supervisor may ask if you would assist in the complaint documentation with a written  narrative in the complainant reporting form. A investigation will be conducted into all complaints, therefore it is imperative that enough information be provided to thoroughly investigate a complaint.

An officer accused of wrongdoing will be told about the complaint as per their rights under the Uniform Peace Officer’s Disciplinary Act, 50 ILCS 725.  The act states that “no officer shall be subjected to interrogation without first being informed in writing of the nature of the investigation. The information shall be sufficient as to reasonably apprise the officer of the nature of the investigation.”  Officers under investigation are not required to be informed of the name, rank and unit or command of the officer in charge of the investigation.  Anyone filing a complaint against a sworn officer is no longer required to sign an affidavit or any other legal documentation in support of the complaint. 

Non-sworn employees are entitled to receive a notice of rights and allegations as set forth in the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10-1-18.  The statue states that “Except as hereinafter provided in this Section, no officer or employee in the classified civil service of any municipality who is appointed under the rules and after examination, may be removed or discharged, or suspended for a period of more than 30 days, except for cause upon written charges and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The hearing shall be as hereinafter provided, unless the employer and the labor organization representing the person have negotiated an alternative or supplemental form of due process based upon impartial arbitration as a term of a collective bargaining agreement.” 

The department strives to complete any internal investigation in a timely manner.  We will complete a throughout investigation of the compliant.  As such, the nature of the complaint itself and its overall complexity will be key factors into the time required to complete the investigation.  The department will make reasonable efforts the complainant advised of the progress of the investigation. Once the investigation has concluded, the complainant will be notified.

The outcome of the investigation dictates the resulting actions taken with the employee or employees. If the employee’s actions were criminal, the information will be forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office. If the actions were improper but not criminal, the employee will be disciplined according to the department’s policies and procedures. This procedure will not only subject employees to corrective action when improper conduct is determined, but will also serve to exonerate personnel from unwarranted charges or criticisms when their actions were proper.

The complainant and the accused employee or employees are notified of the results of the investigation and the disposition of the case. Because of privacy laws, you will be advised of the outcome of the case but not the specific facts of the investigation. The Lake in the Hills Police Department cannot release to you any type of disciplinary action taken. It is possible that parts of the complaint may be sustained and other parts not sustained.

Call 847-658-5676 to speak with CSO Muradian or email him at tmuradian@lith.org to schedule an appointment. 

How to Request a Child ID

Child ID Pick Up

Pick up dates are usually 3-5 business days following the initial request.  You will receive an email to let you know when the ID is ready for pick up.

You will pick up for your Child ID at our Record's counter.  You may come in during regular business hours to the Record's counter in the main lobby M-F 8am - 5pm, closed on holidays.  Advise a member of the records team you are here to pick up a child ID from community relations.

If you have any questions, email us at communityrelations@lith.org or call us at 847-960-7540. 

A bonfire is defined as a small outdoor fire, such as a campfire, conducted as an ancillary feature of a social event, such as a picnic or outdoor gathering.

If your recreational fire is enclosed in a commercially produced or constructed fireplace, portable fire pit, chiminea, or patio hearth, you do not need a permit.  

For any permit to be granted and valid during the bonfire, and/or during any recreational fire, the following conditions must be met:

• The allowed burn times are from 5:00pm - 12:00am
• The only materials that shall be burned are logs: no twigs/leaves/grass or similar yard or construction waste is ever allowed to be burned.
• All bonfires or recreational fires shall be attended by a responsible person 18 years or older.
• A garden hose connected to a water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment will be readily available for use in the general area.
• The bonfire or recreational fire cannot be located within 30 feet of any structure.
• Adequate provisions also need to be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 30 feet of any structure.
• The bonfire (permit needed) shall be maintained within a ring measuring a maximum of 3 feet in diameter made of non-combustible materials to prevent the spread of the fire
• The recreational fire (no permit needed) must be commercially produced or constructed fireplaces, portable fire pits, chimineas, and patio hearths and used as directed by the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
• Only 1 recreational fire or bonfire is permitted at any one time at any given location.

Fines/Fees for Violating the Ordinance

Any person who violates Section 12.08 shall be fined not less than $100.00 for the first offense. The fine for a second offense shall be not less than $300.00 and the fine for a third and any other subsequent offenses shall be not less than $500.00.

Fishing Permits

If you are fishing from the shoreline of the lakes in Lake in the Hills, you must first obtain a fishing permit from the Village.

Permits may be purchased at Village Hall during business hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
Permits may be purchased from the Police Department on weekends or during non-business hours.

Permit sales begin May 1st each year and are valid through April 30th of the following year.  Children under 16 years of age do not require a fishing permit while in the company of a current fishing permit holder.

Catch and release practices are encouraged.

Daily Fishing Permit: $15 Residents and Non-residents (per person). Excludes Class 2 disabled individuals and disabled military veterans.

Annual Fishing Permit Fees

• Resident (per household): $40
• Resident Seniors (55+): $30
• Non-resident : $60

Boat Use Permits

Boat Use Permits are required if you are planning to do any boating activities.  Applications require proof of residency and current IDNR boat registration (this includes electric trolling motors for fishing, as well as sail).

In order to protect the lakes, non-electric motor boats and vehicles are prohibited.

• Boat Use Permit Fees

  • Resident Annual Boat Use Permit, Per Boat: $10
  • Resident Seniors (55+) Annual Boat Use Permit, Per Boat: $7
  • Non-resident Daily Boat Use Permit: $15

For more information call Village Hall at 847-960-7400 M-F, 8am - 5pm or click HERE. 

What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood Watch is an interactive community based program which encourages residents to work with law enforcement as a cohesive unit to help deter crime and work towards building safer, crime free neighborhoods. Residents are educated on their roles and responsibilities in the prevention of crime and are encouraged to assist the police department in taking measures to help prevent crime by calling in suspicious or criminal activity that is observed.

How does it work?

Residents call the police department when they observe unusual, suspicious or criminal activity in their neighborhood. Residents are instructed at no time to approach or confront the individuals in question.

Why is it effective?

When residents actively participate in the program, it enables the police department to have additional trained eyes and ears in the area available to observe criminal acts or suspicious activity.  Police Officers can not be everywhere all the time, and this program can be a valuable asset to the community, residents and the Lake in the Hills Police Department.

What is a Block Captain?

A Block Captain acts as a liaison between the Police Department and residents who work and/or live in the neighborhood. Periodic meetings are held between the police department and members of the neighborhood watch on an informal basis where officers pass along crime prevention tips and information that may be specific to that neighborhood. The Block Captain is responsible for organizing meetings and relaying information to other members of the Neighborhood Watch Group.

Getting Organized

When a group of residents decide that they wish to form a neighborhood watch in their neighborhood, they are advised to contact the Lake in the Hills Police Department Crime Prevention/ Community Relations Division by emailing communityrelations@lith.org or calling (847) 658-5676.

Overnight parking requests can be made by clicking HERE or by clicking on the portal button at the bottom of this page - or by clicking the direct link here: https://lakeinthehills-il.dacragov.com/il/lakeinthehills/nightparking

Requests are processed through our online portal, powered by Frontline Public Safety Solutions. The information submitted using the portal is safety and securely transmitted to the Lake in the Hills Police Department from this server.

Overnight Parking:

• You must register any vehicle(s) that will be parked on the street during the prohibited parking times from 2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. or the vehicle(s) can be subject to a parking ticket ($25.00). 
• The vehicle’s plate and address must be entered correctly into the system or a citation may be issued.  
• Each residential address is limited to five (5) parking requests per calendar month.
• Overnight parking is prohibited when there is one (1) inch or more of snowfall on the roadways.
• It is always illegal to park over the sidewalk at any time of the day or night; it is state law.

Why Is Parking Prohibited from 2am - 6am?

• Public safety is the primary purpose to not having cars parked on the residential streets, other than those that are authorized, and to help officers and residents more readily identify suspicious vehicles. 
• Additional safety benefits of the parking restriction include allowing emergency responders (police, fire, ambulances) and snowplows safe travel along roadways without having to navigate around parked cars.  It also improves drivers line-of-sight at or near corners, especially in the dark where drivers need it the most. 
• The overnight parking ban may be used to discourage those who live in municipalities where parking is limited or restricted from coming into our community and areas to park overnight or leaving abandoned vehicles on the street. 
• Lastly, no overnight parking helps to preserve the residential nature of our neighborhoods. Residents do not want vehicles continually parked in front of their homes that aren’t theirs, do not want to see commercial vehicles in driveways while their streets being used as a parking lot etc.  

LITH PD participates in the DEA Prescription Drug Back event every October and April, from 10am - 2pm. 

Dates are announced on the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event page. Please click HERE to be directed to the page.  Dates are announced typically 1-2 months in advance of the event and *usually* occur on the second to last or last Saturday of October (avoiding Halloween) and the last Saturday of April. 

Pills and/or patches will be accepted (no needles/sharps/syringes/liquids or illegal drugs).  Vet mediation will be accepted. Vaping devices and cartridges will also be accepted. However, devices containing lithium ion batteries cannot be accepted so be sure to remove the batteries from the devices before turning them in. If the battery cannot be removed, check with large electronic chain stores or local hazardous materials management facility to determine if they will accept the vape pen or e-cigarette devices for proper disposal.

Bring your pills for disposal to the lower lobby of the Lake in the Hills Police Station (1115 Crystal Lake Road). The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

If you are in need of drug disposal in between these times, please reach out to your local pharmacy or hospital to inquire about disposal. 

Individuals interested in the ride along program must:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age (or 16 years of age and currently enrolled as a member of the Lake in the Hills Cadet Unit #1069

AND qualify in one of the the below eligible groups.  

If you do not meet these qualifications, your ride along will be denied. 

Additionally, all prospective applicants should expect a criminal history check prior to being permitted to participate in this program. It will be the right of this police department to refuse any applicant the permission to ride along if there is a concern as to any information obtained in the criminal history check. 

To be eligible to participate in the ride along program citizen-observers must be from one of the following groups:

1.         An applicant for a position of police officer with the department.
2.         An immediate family member, friend, significant other, or parent of the officer.
3.         A current law enforcement officer.
4.         Village of Lake in the Hills employee.
5.         Active members of the Cadet Unit #1069.
6.         College students enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program (or police related program of study).
7.         A college intern currently accepted into LITH PD's internship program. 
8.         Department Chaplain(s)
9.         Other community members on an individually determined basis as approved by the Chief of Police.

Ride Along Rules

Please read the following rules carefully:

• All riders must be 18 years of age (or 16 years old and currently enrolled in the Lake in the Hills Explorer Post #1069).
• All riders must be neatly dressed. No school or company jackets with identifying emblems will be permitted.
• Riders must not interfere or assist officers unless they are specifically requested to do so.
• Riders will be excluded from juvenile cases.
• Riders will/may be excluded from interviews concerning serious criminal incidents.
• Riders will not leave the squad car on any incident without permission of the officer.
• No more than one (1) rider per squad.
• Riders will be allowed to ride one (1) time in a twelve (12) month period.
• Riders may attend a roll-call session to observe the procedures; however, they must be excluded if sensitive information is to be communicated.
• Riders may accompany the officer at the discretion of the officer on minor calls where there is no threat of danger involved.
• Riders may request to ride with a specific officer, if available.
• Exceptions to these rules will only be made with the approval of the Chief of Police.
• Riders must keep in mind that circumstances may arise when the rider will witness events and may be subject to subpoena by the State’s Attorney; therefore, the rider’s name may be entered into appropriate reports if such documentation is necessary.

How to Request a Ride Along

You must submit your ride along application in online. Ride alongs are scheduled out at least two weeks from the date your paperwork is approved by our department.

If your ride along is approved, you will receive a phone call to schedule your ride within 7-10 business days of receipt of your paperwork.

• Online: Submit an application online

Questions? Call the Community Relations Division at 847-658-5676 or email communityrelations@lith.org. 

Vacation house watch requests may be made by clicking HERE or on the portal button at the bottom of this page.

Requests are processed through our online portal powered by Frontline Public Safety Solutions. The information submitted using the portal is safety and securely transmitted to the Lake in the Hills Police Department from this server.

Vacation House Watches

• House watch requests that extend beyond two (2) weeks will only be checked once a week unless there are special circumstances and the request is approved by the Shift Commander.

Please review Chapter 41.10 of the Village of Lake in the Hills Municipal Code for reference regarding the requirements to obtain a Village Creek Parking Permit.

Permit Fee

There is a $10.00 fee which shall be paid at the time a permit is issued. The permit is valid for one calendar year, from 12 a.m. on January 1 through midnight on December 31 of the same year.

Conditions for Permit 

The following conditions must be met for a permit to be granted to park on Village Creek Drive.

Pay Online

Secure Internet payments can be made with a credit card 24-hours per day, 7-days per week. Payment Site: https://lakeinthehills-il.dacragov.com/il/lakeinthehills/portal/

Pay By Mail

Make your check or money order payable to the Village of Lake in the Hills and write the ticket number and vehicle license number, if applicable, on your check or money order. DO NOT MAIL CASH.

Send your check or money order to:

Village of Lake in the Hills
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Pay In Person

You may pay this citation in person at:

Village of Lake in the Hills
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Notice To Appear

If a Notice to Appear comment is written on your citation, you cannot pay or contest the citation. You must appear before the Administrative Hearing Officer at the specified date and time noted on your citation to respond to the charge described; fines will be determined at that time. If you fail to appear a default judgment may be taken against you in an amount allowable by Village Code. 

For information on FOIA including how to file online requests, where to mail in requests, response times, fees, resources and to view immediately available public records, click HERE.

To access the drop down menu of all of the PD's year round community programming, special events and public education courses, click HERE.

Programs and events include CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events), National Night Out Community Cookout, DEA Drug Take Back, Safety Camp, Shop with a Cop, Trick or Treat at Safety Town, CHATS, and much more.   

For your convenience, we offer several ways to register for any programs that require pre-registration.

We encourage online registration for the most prompt processing and immediate email confirmation since many of our programs fill very quickly.

Any individual or household, including non-residents, may register for police programs.

Registrations are not accepted over the phone.

Online

Registration for all activities coordinated by the Police Department can be done online. Online registration for all programs requires a CommunityPass Household Account. Household Accounts may be created for one or multiple household members. Once a Household Account has been created, you will have the ability to register.

CommunityPass is a cloud-based registration and payment software that enables streamlined administration and convenient, secure experience to customers. All information is secure and saved from year to year, so you only need to fill out your individual information one time. 

Getting Started with CommunityPass

1. You will need a valid email address to create your household account using CommunityPass. 
2. Your CommunityPass login information will be emailed to you. Keep this information—you will need it to register for future programming with the Village of Lake in the Hills.
3. When you are ready to register, simply follow the instructions on the site to login and register online.
4. If you are having any issues with CommunityPass, please call Village Vall at 847-960-7400 M-F, 8am - 5pm for assistance. 

Other Ways to Register:

Mail In Registration 

Lake in the Hills Police Department
C/O Community Relations Division
1115 Crystal Lake Road
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

In Person or After Hours Drop Off

The police department main lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are visiting after normal business hours, please place your completed form in a sealed envelope in the 24-hour drop-off box at the entrance of the police department, 1115 Crystal Lake Road C/O Community Relations Division. 

Fax

Fax to the "Attention of the Community Relations Division" at 847-960-7552.

Questions?

Please email the Community Relations Division at  communityrelations@lith.org or call us at (847) 658-5676.

If you are interested in a joining an incredible police department and working in an amazing community? The Village of Lake in the Hills and the Lake in the Hills Police Department have so much to offer you!  Are you interested in becoming an evidence technician, tactical bike officer, community relations, field training officer, or doing many other specialty assignments? Come to Lake in the Hills and discover what ignites your passion. Do you want to have every other weekend off? We work a 12-hour schedule, providing you with time to spend off duty enjoying the things you like to do. We also offer 80 hours of paid vacation accrued after 12 months of employment, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days as well as eligibility for compensatory time and overtime pay.  

For more information on recruiting and employment, click HERE. 

For information on minimum qualifications for both entry level and lateral entry police officers, click HERE. 

Current police officer position openings are posted on our recruitment webpage, on the Village of Lake in the Hills website under Job Opportunities, LITH PD social media, and on https://www.theblueline.com/

Contact

Questions? Email us at policerecruitment@lith.org or call the police department's non-emergency number at 847-658-5676 and ask to speak with a member of the recruitment team.

Register for Police Officer Recruitment and Employment News   

Click HERE to join our mailing list and sign up to receive information for police officer recruiting and employment news.    

Fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois and in the Village of Lake in the Hills. 

State of Illinois under the Pyrotechnic Use Act, 425 ILCS 35/.

• 425 ILCS 35/2: Except where provided here within the Act, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership, or corporation to knowingly possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any display fireworks, flame effects, or consumer fireworks. It is a Class A misdemeanor offense to break this law.

Village of Lake in the Hills has a Village Ordinance against fireworks.

• 43.06(D) Fireworks: No person shall sell, offer for sale, possess, use or explode any illegal fireworks as defined in the State Fire Marshal Code. In addition, consumer displays are prohibited.

If someone is found to be in violation, all illegal fireworks will be confiscated and violators will be issued a fine of $500. 

Why are fireworks illegal? 

One of the biggest reasons why fireworks are illegal is the prevalence of firework-related injuries (especially children), in addition to the fact that they cause fires. Fireworks are a safety concern not just the individuals who are lighting the fuse, but for the people around them and the houses in the neighborhood too.

• In 2014, fireworks were involved in an estimated 10,500 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during calendar year. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 35 percent of the estimated 2014 injuries. Nearly half of the estimated emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries were to individuals younger than 20 years of age. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
• According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than one-third (35%) of the people seen in emergency rooms for fireworks injuries from June 20-July 20, 2014 were under 15; nine percent were under five. (National Fire Protection Agency)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission staff received reports of 11 non-occupational fireworks-related deaths occurring in 10 incidents during 2014. Four victims died in house fires caused by fireworks, including several where the person(s) killed may not have been using fireworks. Seven victims died from direct impacts of fireworks.
• In 2013, fireworks caused an estimated 15,600 reported fires in the U.S., including 1,400 structure fires, 200 vehicle fires, and 14,000 outside and other fires. (National Fire Protection Agency)
• More than one-quarter (28%) of fires started by fireworks in 2009-2013 were reported on Independence Day. Almost half (47%) of the reported fires on the Fourth of July were started by fireworks. (National Fire Protection Agency)

 Other reasons to not set off fireworks:

Many people forget about individuals who may be affected by the sounds and/or lights fireworks create.

There are many military veterans who we need to think about all year around, but especially during the summer months when people want to have loud firework celebrations. An estimated 7% - 20% of the >2.5 million veterans and troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are believed to have developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is characterized by emotionally re-experiencing traumatic events.

For combat veterans, these thoughts could be triggered by the sound of an explosion or gunfire, or even certain sights and smells, according to the Institute of Medicine. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, loud blasts and flashing lights can sometimes induce panic attacks.

Please also consider differently abled children, such as children with autism. Fireworks, especially when they are unable to see them or if they "come out of nowhere" can be terrifying and affect these children for hours. They have the right to feel safe in their homes.

We also should consider our pets and our neighbors' pets. According to "Home Again," more pets run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year because of the sounds. They get scared and the fight-or-flight instinct kicks in. Sadly, not many of these pets find their way home. Even the pets that are in houses may be scared, having a miserable night, and may be susceptible to injuries.

 Let's work together as a community and think of each other this July, as well as all year long.

To make, continue or cause any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise that unreasonably annoys, disturbs, injures, and/or endangers the comfort, repose, convenience, health, peace, or safety of another person(s), within the limits of the Village. Or any noise/sound in excess of the maximum noise levels prescribed within the village’s Zoning Code Section 19.2, Performance Standards, Noise.

Someone could be in violation of the noise ordinance anytime; day or night.

It is defined that "no person shall emit beyond the boundary of his property any sound that unreasonably interferes with another's enjoyment of property or life or with any lawful business or activity."

Property is divided into land classes: Class A being residential/institutional, Class B being retail/commercial/office space, and Class C being manufacturing.

Class A areas are especially noise sensitive in that they incorporate sleeping quarters due to the fact that they are primarily residential. They elicit the majority of the noise complaint calls and will be the focus for examples. Please see the full ordinance for more information on the other classes.

• From 7:00am - 10:00pm Class A property adjacent to Class A property - 55 decibels
• From 10:01pm – 7:01am Class A property adjacent to Class A property - 45 decibels

Impulsive sound (sound that repeats two (2) or more times an hour) shall not equal or exceed 88 decibels at any time, in any land Class.

Noise is measured at any point on or beyond the lot line of the land on which the noise originates. Sound levels themselves are measured with a sound level meter manufactured in accordance with standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute (or as the Village may otherwise adopt). Noise capable of being accurately measured with the equipment shall be deemed to be noise which causes fluctuations of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels.

Yes, any stationary or fixed noise-producing device installed in the Village after May 28, 2015 shall comply with this section. Existing stationary noise-producing devices or noise-producing devices which are permanent fixtures on real property shall be modified to comply with this Section by Jan. 1, 2017 or upon replacement or repair, whichever occurs first.

There are exemptions to the noise ordinance for the following reasons:

• Construction Activity: Operating or permitting the operation of any tools, machinery, equipment, or vehicles used in conjunction with a specific site development or demolition activity for which the operator has a valid permit issued by the Village (or other unit of government with jurisdiction of subsection B of ordinance 43.09)
• The work can only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Lawn Maintenance
• The work can only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Personal Snow Removal Equipment/Vehicles
• The work can only occur between the hours of 7:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Violations are subject to a fine.  The fine is $100. If it is not paid within seven (7) days, the amount doubles to $200.

Note: Nothing in this Noise Section shall be construed to prevent any activity reasonably necessary to prevent injury to any person(s) or to prevent significant damage to property at any time.

Read the full village ordinance on 43.09 Noise.

Read the full village Zoning Code Section 19.2, Performance Standards on Noise.

Click HERE to view the status flags for daily beach open/closed information as well as all beach and lake related information, address, and shelter rental .

Lake in the Hills is home to 34 parks. The smallest is Kennedy Triangle at .13 of an acre and the largest is Sunset Park Sports Complex at 125 acres. Our largest natural resource is the 240-acre Fen at Barbara Key Park. Our parks also include over 5 miles of off-street bike paths.

Click HERE to find a LITH park along with its amenities. 

This page will also link you to information on: the Bark Park, bike paths, disc golf course, ice skating rink, facility and rental shelters, Fen Nature Preserve and Exner Marsh, garden plots, skate parks, parks and recs special event permits, splash pad. 

To view the current Parks and Recreations Program and Event Guide, click HERE. 

For more information on Parks and Recreations including the Preschool Academy, Summer Camp & No School Days and After School Program, click HERE.

Trick-or-treating in Lake in the Hills is permitted between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Halloween, October 31st.

The Village recommends residents who want to give out candy turn their exterior lights on at their convenience any time between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Keeping front lights off is suggested if you wish to indicate that your home is not a stop to receive candy. 

The Village of Lake in the Hills also offers printable Trick or Treat signs available HERE.

Costume Safety

To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, fda.gov has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that won't cause safety hazards.

• All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant
• Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be more visible; make sure the costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.
• If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks
• Opt for nontoxic Halloween makeup over masks, which can obscure vision; always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops
• Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation
• Wear makeup and hats rather than costume masks that can obscure your vision.
• Test the makeup you plan to use at least 24-48 hours in advance. Put a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that's a sign of a possible allergy.
• Vibrantly colored makeup is popular at Halloween. Check the FDA’s list of color additives to see if the colors are FDA approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use them. This is especially important for colored makeup around the eyes.
• Don’t wear decorative (colored) contact lenses that appear to change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury, unless you have seen an eye care professional for a proper fitting and been given instructions for how to use the lenses. See Eye Safety below for more information.

When They're on the Prowl

Here's a scary statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Lack of visibility because of low lighting at night also plays a factor in these incidents.

Keep these tips in mind when your children are out on Halloween night:

•  A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you
• Agree on a specific time children should return home
• Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car
• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends
• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies
• Eat a snack before heading out to avoid the temptation of nibbling on a treat before it has been inspected.
• In case of a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Tell children not to accept — or eat — anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
• Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys from the Halloween bags.
• Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.

Safety Tips for Motorists

The National Safety Council offers these additional safety tips for parents – and anyone who plans to be on the road during trick-or-treat hours:

• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully
• At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing
• Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween

For more information on avoiding Halloween food allergies, click HERE.

For more information on distracted driving, click HERE.

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