Leland Police Department, IL.

05/29/2026

Per Village Code, a solicitor, peddler, canvasser permit is required by ordinance in the Village of Leland to regulate door-to-door sales, charity drives, and public canvassing (some exceptions apply).

The reasons for requiring a permit is to prevent fraud, ensure resident safety through background checks, and protect privacy by curbing intrusive or deceptive sales practices.

Permit applications can be obtained through the Leland Village Hall or the Leland Police Department.

All solicitors should have a Village solicitor’s photo ID badge visible on their outer garment at all times when they are engaged in soliciting within the Village.

If a solicitor does not display and cannot produce a solicitor’s photo ID badge or permit, they may not be licensed to solicit within the Village.

In addition, all solicitors must obey posted “No Solicitor” signs.

Any incidents may be reported to the Leland Police Department by calling the Non-Emergency Number (815) 495-2351.

Source: Village of Leland Ordinance Chapter 3, Sections 4-3-1 through 4-3-16.

05/21/2026

***PUBLIC NOTICE***

Tonight, Leland Fire Department will be hosting an LP (Propane) Firefighting Class. East Railroad Street will be closed from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM while emergency responders train on handling flammable gas emergencies and propane-related incidents safely and effectively.

This training can be very impressive to watch — from a safe distance. Community members are welcome to observe from down the street; however, for everyone’s safety, please do not walk past any road closures or barricades.

We look forward to providing this important hands-on training opportunity for our responders and appreciate the community’s support and cooperation.

05/04/2026

If you thought you heard the severe weather siren, you were correct! A tornado was reported near Mendota and the severe weather siren was activated based off of this information.

04/01/2026

*** SOLICITOR PERMIT ISSUED ***

A solicitor permit has been issued by the Village of Leland to Tom Petritsch, a representative with Surf Internet. Tom will be in the greater Leland area for next several weeks offering service.

Pictures are posted for informational purposes / situational awareness only and is not an endorsement of product or services.

03/06/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an EMT-B class in Leland! Please see the flyer for details!

01/24/2026

Attention Village of Leland Business Owners and Managers, this post is for you! Help us help you!

Calling all Business Owners and Managers: Ottawa Central Dispatch is updating keyholder information for all businesses in the areas where we serve (Ottawa, Earlville, Marseilles, Naplate, and Leland). This updated information is critical when emergency responders are attempting to reach the appropriate contact person quickly in the event of an after-hours emergency, alarm activation, or other urgent situation involving your property.

Please help us by scanning the QR Code below or simply going to the City of Ottawa’s website and filling out the keyholder form located on the Police and Dispatch page.

Thank you in advance for your help!!

https://www.cityofottawa.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-9/Business-Key-Holder-Information-Form-80

01/24/2026

Illinois has nearly 500 warming centers across the state, and we encourage you to find out which ones are nearby in case you need one. Don't suffer! The incoming winter storms will bring life-threatening temperatures and windchills and we want you to be safe and warm.

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dff7a457041b48f6add366ce4dc418b4

11/18/2025

Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or state IDs to Apple Wallet, starting Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.

Illinois residents will be able to add their driver’s license or state IDs to Apple Wallet, starting Wednesday, November 19th, with a rollout to Android and other devices to follow.

11/07/2025

NOTICE: ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

The Village of Leland is accepting sealed bids on a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

Please see details in the attached photo.

11/05/2025

We are currently accepting applications for Certified Part-Time Police Officers.

Leland IL now hiring for Part-Time Police Officer. Starting $27/hr! Go to theblueline.com for full opportunity details.