Lexington Police Department - Illinois

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DEPARTMENT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM LEGAL DISCLAIMER (posted 2/8/2023)
DISCLAIMER:
The Lexington Police Department uses social media to learn about communities needs and concerns, contribute to relevant conversations, and promote department programs and services. Despite efforts to keep the department-provided information timely and accurate, users should be aware that the information available throu

gh this social media tool may not be timely, accurate, or complete. No communication to the Lexington Police Department through this social media shall be deemed to constitute legal or official notice for any purpose. The Lexington Police Department disclaims any responsibility or liability for positions taken by individuals or entities in their individual cases for any misstatement, misunderstanding and losses, directly or indirectly, on the part of the users. The Lexington Police Department's use of external social media tools is provided as a public service. The Lexington Police Department disclaims liability for ads, videos, promoted content or comments accessible from any external web page. The responsibility of external content or comments rests with the organizations or individuals providing them. Any inclusion of external content or comments on external social media websites does not imply endorsement by the Lexington Police Department. We reserve the right to remove comments/materials from the Lexington Police Department’s social media tools when those comments/materials, in the department's sole discretion, are:

• Potentially libelous, obscene or sexually explicit comments or photos
• Personal attacks, insults, profane, or threatening language
• Plagiarized material that potentially violates intellectual property rights
• Private, personal information published without consent
• Commercial promotions or spam
• Off topic or that link to material that is off topic
• Embedded images from external sources
• Violate any law or promote the violation of any law
• Encourage or constitute prohibited discriminatory or harassing conduct
• Made by a person masquerading as someone else

Additionally, the Lexington Police Department reserves the right to terminate a person's ability to post comments/materials or otherwise participate in the department's social media tools when the person has repeatedly posted any of the above listed inappropriate comments/materials. Any person or persons identified on this site as an arrestee or defendant in a criminal case
is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Comments or posts that meet the above requirements for removal should be removed from any departmental social media site and shall be preserved and stored in accordance with current public records laws.

✈️❤️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ❤️✈️The Lexington Responders Team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyon...
06/02/2026

✈️❤️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ❤️✈️

The Lexington Responders Team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated, purchased merchandise, shared our posts, and supported our efforts for the 1st Annual CIRA Plane Pull benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.

This Saturday, June 6th, members of the Lexington Police Department, Lexington Fire Department - Illinois, and from the Chenoa Police Department will join forces to compete against other departments in the challenge of pulling a commercial aircraft down the runway at the Central Illinois Regional Airport.

📍 Opening Ceremony: 9:30 AM
✈️ Lexington Responders Pull Time: Approximately 10:28 AM

Every donation helps support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. We are grateful for the generosity and encouragement from our communities.

There’s still time to help! We are continuing to accept donations and would appreciate any additional support as we prepare for Saturday’s event. Whether you’ve donated, shared our fundraiser, purchased merchandise, or simply cheered us on, thank you for helping make a difference. https://support.soill.org/team/822590

We look forward to representing our communities and supporting a great cause this weekend!

🚔🚒✈️💙💛

Pulling Together for Champions!

This week, we proudly recognize National Police Week and honor the men and women who serve and protect our communities e...
05/11/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Police Week and honor the men and women who serve and protect our communities each and every day.

We also pause to remember the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage, dedication, and service will never be forgotten.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers, past and present for your commitment to keeping our communities safe. We are grateful for the continued support from our community and the partnerships we share.

We’re out here! Come see all the awesome cars and grab some Special Olympics Illinois 2026 merch! We’re taking donations...
05/02/2026

We’re out here! Come see all the awesome cars and grab some Special Olympics Illinois 2026 merch! We’re taking donations for the Plane Pull as well!! ✈️💪

As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to make sure your property is looking its best! ☀️🏡🚨 Reminder: City ordinance...
04/29/2026

As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to make sure your property is looking its best! ☀️🏡

🚨 Reminder: City ordinance requires that grass and weeds be kept under 8 inches in height. Anything taller is considered a nuisance and can lead to enforcement action.

Let’s all do our part to keep our neighborhoods looking great! 🌿

📄 Check out the full ordinance here:
https://ecode360.com/12590950

Come find us on Saturday 5/2 from 10am-2pm to support Special Olympics Illinois at the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor! We'...
04/28/2026

Come find us on Saturday 5/2 from 10am-2pm to support Special Olympics Illinois at the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor! We'll have all of the 2026 Special Olympics merch available and taking donations for the Plane Pull! Thank for all of your support!

🚨 The Lexington Police Department is proud to be competing in the 1st Plane Pull at Central Illinois Airport in support ...
04/23/2026

🚨 The Lexington Police Department is proud to be competing in the 1st Plane Pull at Central Illinois Airport in support of Special Olympics Illinois! ✈️💪 🚨

Teams from across the area will go head-to-head to see who can pull a plane the fastest. All for an incredible cause that supports athletes and promotes inclusion in our community.

📅 Plane Pull Event: Saturday, June 6th
📍 Central Illinois Regional Airport (Bloomington, IL)

⭐ Come see us early!
We’ll also be at the Red Carpet Event on Saturday, May 2nd where you can:
• Make a donation
• Purchase Special Olympics merchandise
• Show your support before the big Lexington IL Events

If you can’t make it, you can still support our team here or through the QR Code:
https://support.soill.org/give/t822590/ #!/donation/checkout

Together, we can pull more for a more inclusive community. We hope to see you there! 💙

We have had several questions regarding what types of restraints are required for children riding in golf carts, or othe...
04/14/2026

We have had several questions regarding what types of restraints are required for children riding in golf carts, or other non highway vehicles. Our ordinance states that any person operating a non-highway vehicle shall obey any and all traffic regulations set forth by the Illinois Vehicle code. Below is a summary of Child Passenger Safety requirements taken from the Illinois Secretary of State web site.

The Child Passenger Protection Act requires that all children under age 8 be properly secured in an appropriate child safety restraint system. This includes the use of booster seats, which must only be used with a lap and shoulder safety belt. If the back seat of the vehicle is not equipped with lap and shoulder type safety belts, a child weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported in the back seat without a booster seat, secured with a lap belt only.

The Child Passenger Protection Act is amended to include the requirement for children under age 2 years to be properly secured in a rear-facing child restraint system unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or are 40 or more inches tall.

Children under age 2 are required to be properly secured in a rear-facing child restraint system unless they weigh more than 40 pounds or are more than 40 inches tall. Children must remain rear-facing until age 2.

Children riding rear-facing may use a rear-facing only car seat or a convertible car seat installed rear-facing. Always follow the car seat manufacturers harnessing instructions and height and weight limitations for a rear-facing installation.

Ages 2 to 4
Children should remain in a rear-facing safety seat for as long as possible, or until they are at the upper height or weight limit of the seat. When a child out- grows a rear-facing safety seat, he or she may transition to a forward-facing seat with a harness system.

Ages 4 to 8
Children should be secured in a forward-facing safety seat with an internal harness system until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer. When a child outgrows the forward-facing seat, he or she may transition to a belt-positioning booster seat.

Ages 8 to 12
Children should stay in a belt-positioning booster seat until they are tall enough to properly fit in an adult lap and shoulder belt.

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/childsafety.html #:~:text=Illinois%20law%20requires%20that%20children%20under%20age,with%20a%20lap%20and%20shoulder%20safety%20belt.

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☀️ GOLF CART SEASON IS HERE! 🚗💨With the nicer weather rolling in, we’re seeing more golf carts out and about around Lexi...
04/14/2026

☀️ GOLF CART SEASON IS HERE! 🚗💨

With the nicer weather rolling in, we’re seeing more golf carts out and about around Lexington…which is great! We just want to send out a quick reminder to help keep everyone safe and enjoying the ride. To include: Gators, Rangers, UTVs, & All-Terrain Vehicles.

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✅ FRIENDLY REMINDERS

👤 Licensed Drivers Only
➡️ Drivers must be 16+ with a valid driver’s license

🛣️ Where You Can Drive
➡️ Roads 35 MPH or less only
🚫 Please avoid Route 66 (crossing is allowed where permitted)

🔧 Safety Equipment Matters
Make sure your cart is equipped with:
✔️ Mirror
✔️ Reflectors
✔️ Slow-moving vehicle emblem
✔️ Headlights & turn signals
✔️ Seat belts - Must follow the same laws as set forth by Illinois and the ILCS for children.

🚦 Follow Traffic Laws
➡️ Always travel in the same direction as traffic
➡️ Must follow all of the traffic regulations set forth by the Illinois Vehicle Code

📄 Insurance Required
➡️ Proof of insurance is required

🏷️ Registration
➡️ All golf carts must be registered with the City of Lexington
➡️ Registration is available through the City Hall & Police Department

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😊 Let’s keep it safe and fun for everyone this season!
We appreciate everyone doing their part to follow the rules and look out for one another.

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🔗 Full Ordinance:
https://ecode360.com/14459094

🔗 ILCS: Child Passenger Protection Act
https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=1819&ChapterID=49

🚓🔥 We’re excited to announce that we have NEW 2026 Special Olympics merchandise available! 🔥🚓All proceeds support the La...
04/04/2026

🚓🔥 We’re excited to announce that we have NEW 2026 Special Olympics merchandise available! 🔥🚓

All proceeds support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois, helping provide opportunities and support for incredible athletes across our state.

🛍️ Available Items:
👕 Shirts – $20
🧢 Hats – $15
📌 Pins – $5
🎟️ Golf Cart Raffle Tickets – $10 (more info in comments)

There are a few ways to get yours:
✔️ Stop by Lexington City Hall
✔️ Message us directly here on Facebook
✔️ Visit us at one of our upcoming events

04/02/2026

Address

329 W. Main Street
Main Street, IL
61753

Telephone

+13098885030

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