Murphysboro Police Department

Murphysboro Police Department The Murphsyboro Police Department serves the people of Murphysboro, Illinois, through the enforcement of law and the maintaining of public safety.

Come join us tomorrow at the Murphysboro Police Department!
05/19/2026

Come join us tomorrow at the Murphysboro Police Department!

Thank you Samron for the delicious Cinco de Mayo cake!!
05/05/2026

Thank you Samron for the delicious Cinco de Mayo cake!!

As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank our dispatche...
04/18/2026

As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank our dispatchers. Happy Telecommunicators week. You are appreciated!

Thank you to Dr. Hatchett and staff from Hatchett Rejuvenation for the pizzas today! We greatly appreciate your genero...
04/09/2026

Thank you to Dr. Hatchett and staff from Hatchett Rejuvenation for the pizzas today! We greatly appreciate your generosity.

Go see your local Girl Scouts at Murphysboro Walmart today!
02/28/2026

Go see your local Girl Scouts at Murphysboro Walmart today!

Just helping out.
01/26/2026

Just helping out.

01/22/2026

Media Release

Date: January 22nd, 2026​ Time: 15:15
Location: City of Murphysboro Snow Routes

Officer/Supervisor: Chief Ellermeyer

Summary:

On January 22nd, 2026​ THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING WITH ACCUMULATING SNOW FALL OF 8-12 INCHES, all citizens of Murphysboro who have vehicles parked on snow routes are asked to move them as soon as possible. The Murphysboro Street Department will begin clearing these routes as soon as the snow begins to fall. Under City of Murphysboro Ordinance 24-9-2, vehicles parked on snow routes must be moved when the National Weather Service has forecast a snowfall of 1-3 inches of snow for the area. Below you will find a list of the primary snow routes in the City of Murphysboro.

Snow Routes:

1) Walnut Street in its entirety.
2) North 11th Street from Walnut Street to North 14th Street.
3) North 6th Street from Lucier Street to State Route 13-127.
4) State Route 13-127 from Walnut Street to northern City limits.
5) Business State Route 13 from Walnut Street to Bridge Street.
6) 10th Street from Mulberry Street to Hanson Street.
7) 22nd Street from Illinois Ave to Division Street. Division Street from 22nd Street to 23rd Street.
9) 23rd Street from Commercial Ave to Division Street.
10) West Riverside Park Road From 23rd Street to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
11) Commercial Ave from 20th Street to 23rd Street.
12) Shoemaker Drive from 20th Street to Bridge Street.
13) Bridge Street from its Intersection with Shomaker Drive to Walnut Street via 8th Street
14) Illinois Ave from 6th Street to 22nd Street.
15) Gartside Street from 14th Street to 22nd Street.
16) 20th Street from Illinois Ave to the southern limits of the City.
17) 16th Street from Walnut Street to Harry Ray Drive.
18) 7th Street from Lucier Street to Walnut Street.
19) 14th Street from Walnut Street to Poplar Street
20) Spruce Street from 22nd Street to 8th Street via South and Mulberry Streets.
21) Pine Street from 15th Street to 22nd Street.
22) 7th Street from Illinois Ave to the northern corporate limits of the City.
23) Industrial Park Road from 7th Street to State Route 13-127
24) Williams Street from State Route 13 (Walnut Street) to Bridge Street.


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Thank you Samron Midwest Contracting for the lunch today from 17th street. We greatly appreciate your support!!
12/30/2025

Thank you Samron Midwest Contracting for the lunch today from 17th street. We greatly appreciate your support!!

12/24/2025

Thank you to all who have brought goodies for our department over the last few weeks! We greatly appreciate it! Merry Christmas!

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202 North 11th Street
Murphysboro, IL
62966

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