Wayne - IL Police Department

09/04/2026

🚓 Happy Labor Day Weekend 🚓

As we celebrate the hard work and dedication of so many in our community, we encourage everyone to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly.

Whether you're traveling, attending gatherings, or simply spending time with family and friends, please remember to buckle up, drive sober, and stay alert!

From all of us at the Wayne Police Department, we wish you a safe, happy, and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

St. Charles fireworks show is being held tonight, September 3rd...

08/27/2026

🚸 School is Open! 🚸
As students head back to Wayne Elementary school today, was ask everyone to please slow down, stay alert, and watch for children in school zones and around crosswalks. Allow extra time for your commute and remember—safety starts with all of us.
Wishing the students and teachers to have a safe and successful school year!

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

The Wayne Police Department would like to inform residents that AT&T subcontractors from AMDOСS and Startech will be working within the utility right-of-way in the area north and south of Army Trail Road, west of Dunham Road.

Work is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.

Workers will have employee co-branded identification (AMDOCS and Startech) and will be wearing safety vests, safety hats, and safety boots while performing their work.

Please be aware that these workers are not selling anything or soliciting business. They may, however, approach a residence or come to the door to notify residents that they are working around or near the property. They do not need access to your home or need you to exit the home for any reason.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the work or the individuals performing it, please contact the Wayne Police Department by calling 9-1-1.

08/14/2026

Chief Roberts and Deputy Chief Abruzzo would like to thank Illinois State Senators DeWitte and Syverson, and Representatives Ugaste and Keicher, for the invitation to attend their First Responders Roundtable for Police and Fire.

The roundtable provided an opportunity to discuss important issues impacting first responders every day and the challenges facing our communities. Meaningful conversations like these are an important step toward developing legislation that supports and addresses the needs of those who serve.

We appreciate their commitment to listening to first responders and working together to make a difference.

08/14/2026

Deputy Chief Abruzzo and Ofc McCoy were happy to join Hawk Hollow Middle School for their back-to-school event! It was a great opportunity to meet students, connect with families, and help kick off another great school year. U-46 classes begin on August 27th.

We wish all the students, teachers, and staff a safe and successful school year!

08/11/2026

[9:50 AM CDT Tuesday 8/11/2026]
As of 9:40 AM, projected out 1-hour forward, orange shaded areas are expected to be the focus of corridors of destructive wind gusts up to 80+ mph.

Take all warnings seriously today! If you can move your car inside a garage or under a parking structure, consider doing so.

08/05/2026

**Door-to-Door Solicitors in the Village of Wayne**
The Village of Wayne regulates door-to-door soliciting to help protect the safety, privacy, and welfare of our residents.
Under the Village Code:
• Solicitors are required to obtain a permit from the Village Police Department unless specifically exempt under the ordinance (not required for religious, political or youth groups such as Girl/Boy Scouts).
• Registered solicitors must carry their certificate and display it upon request while soliciting.
• Soliciting is only permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Solicitors must observe and respect "No Soliciting" signs. If a residence displays such a notice, they may not knock, ring the doorbell, or otherwise attempt to contact the occupants.
• If a resident asks a solicitor to leave, they must do so immediately and peacefully.

Residents are encouraged to ask anyone soliciting door-to-door to present their Village-issued permit. If a solicitor cannot produce a certificate, is soliciting outside the permitted hours, ignores a posted "No Soliciting" notice, or refuses to leave when requested, please contact the Wayne Police Department at 911.

You can review the complete Village of Wayne Solicitor Ordinance here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/wayneil/latest/wayne_il/0-0-0-15104

08/03/2026

3rd UPDATE - due to computer issues with the system, the updated time of arrival is 1:15 pm.

2nd UPDATE - Our personnel have learned the train is approximately an hour behind schedule.

UPDATE! Information received today is the train is expected to arrive in Wayne at approximately 10:30 am or slightly after. Thank you!

The Village of Wayne has been informed that Metra’s America’s 250th Anniversary centennial unit will pull a special passenger train through Wayne on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The train, featuring a newly painted SD70 locomotive celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, will include historic Illinois Central cars built in 1925, along with other passenger cars. It is expected to make a brief stop at the Wayne Depot between 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. before continuing to Union, Illinois.

(Photos courtesy of Mark Llanuza)