The Village of Lena Police Department

06/08/2026

Sorry for typo. I pasted it from the IDOT website but those were our STATS.

05/20/2026

The Village of Lena continues its recovery one month after a tornado caused significant damage, bringing the community together while facing substantial financial needs. Local fundraising efforts have garnered more than $200,000 for relief, yet requests for assistance have surpassed $1 million. The aftermath of the storm has seen an outpouring of community support, with volunteers aiding in cleanup and recovery efforts. https://www.mystateline.com/news/one-month-later-lena-community-contiunues-to-rally-after-severe-storm-damage/

05/18/2026

During the campaign, Lena officers will conduct additional traffic enforcement throughout the community with a focus on seat belt compliance during both daytime and nighttime hours.

Statewide seat belt usage reached 93% in 2025, but serious and fatal crashes involving unrestrained occupants continue to occur, especially during nighttime driving hours.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

04/29/2026

‼️IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ‼️

IEMA is conducting a damage assessment following the recent tornado. This informaion is critical in determining whether our community qualifies for state and federal disaster assistance for residents and local businesses.

We are asking all residents and business owners to complete the assessment - even if your damage seems minor. Every report helps provide a complete and accurate picture of the impact on our community.

Please be as thorough as possible when describing damage. Underreporting can affect our ability to secure the support our community needs to recover.

The assessment should only take 5-10 minutes to complete and can be submitted online here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/56bafe3b44854af192993d73a2201765?portalUrl=https://ilema.maps.arcgis.com

04/27/2026

04/23/2026

PLEASE SHARE:

Monday, April 27th from 2 to 7pm at the Lena Community Center we will be having a Multi-Agency Resource Center for all residents to see what services and assistance is available.

04/22/2026

🚫 Dodds Park Closed

Dodds Park is closed until further notice due to storm-related conditions.

🚧 Barricades have been placed for public safety.
Please do not move or go around them.

We appreciate your cooperation as crews continue to assess and address conditions in the area.

— Chief Lamphere

04/22/2026

⚠️ Solicitor Advisory – Lena Residents

We’ve received reports of individuals going door-to-door in the village without the required permit.

Please remember:
• All solicitors in Lena are required to have a valid village permit
• Do not engage with anyone who cannot produce a permit upon request
• Do not provide personal information or make purchases at the door

If someone comes to your residence and cannot provide a permit, please contact the Lena Police Department non-emergency number to report it.

As always, if you feel unsafe or there is suspicious activity, call 911.

We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our community safe.

— Chief Lamphere