Prophetstown Police Department

02/12/2026

08/16/2025

08/16/2025

The following photos are of illegal dumping at the city of Prophetstown's landscape waste sight. Anyone with information, please call the Prophetstown Police Department. 815 537 2386

02/13/2025

We are saddened to learn of the death of former Prophetstown Police Chief Larry Vandyke. Larry gave his all to the Prophetstown Police Department when he was Chief. He made every officer that was fortunate to work with him BETTER. God speed brother Vandyke and we will hold the line from here. Thank you Mr. Vandyke for your sacrifice and dedication to the badge.

11/26/2024

More information about the parade route and closures this Saturday November 30. THANK YOU to our city workers, volunteers, and community members for making the Prophetstown Proud Lighted Christmas Parade possible! We can't wait to see everyone this weekend!

*Please remove all cars from Main Street (Washington St) prior to 3pm on Saturday, November 30. No parking on Main St after 3pm.

Red Line = Route 78 North and South Bound Detour
Green Line = East 3rd Detour to Route 78
Yellow Lines = Road Closure Barricades
Orange Line = Parade Route
Blue Line = Parade Staging Area
Green Hs = Handicap Parking Only!! (A handicap placard is required to park in these spots. Limited parking, first come, first served)

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Prophetstown Police Department

11/16/2024

Anyone with any information on who dumped this carpet at the city landscape dump site, please call the Prophetstown Police Department 815 537 2386

05/03/2024

Just a reminder of UTV and golf cart registrations. If you intended on driving on the city street with a UTV or a golf cart, the vehicle NEEDS to be registered with the city. Appointments can be made to get the vehicle inspected and approved.

Enforcement actions can take place if these unregistered vehicles are being used within the city.

04/15/2024

Just a reminder, golf cart and side by side registration is this Saturday, April 20th, 9a.m-12p.m at the public works building, 233 E Railroad St.

04/03/2024

Notice to the public for a road closure for Thursday April 4th, 2024 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. For any questions please contact City Hall at 815-537-5598

03/29/2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the students involved in the tragic traffic accident in Tampico. We ask that the community come together in this time of tragedy and please respect the privacy of the families at this time.