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Two Meetings – One Location Daytime Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month 10:00am to 12:00pm Evening Meeting: 4th Monday of Every Month 7:00pm to 9:00pm South Holland Community Center 501 E 170th Street Community Policing is all about two-way communication between residents and police, and the South Holland Police Department is pleased to continue to enhance this initiative with the... Read More

Snowfall, combined with the snow plowed from roadways and pushed from sidewalks, often bury fire hydrants. This can make it difficult for the fire department to find and use a hydrant. If a fire occurs in your neighborhood, precious time is lost as firefighters work to locate the hydrant and shovel snow around it before the fire hose can be connected. The extra time that a firefighter spends... Read More

Surviving the blast of winter cold can be made easier with a few helpful tips: Prevent/Thaw Frozen Water Pipes Prevention of frozen water pipes is the key to avoiding the potential of costly and messy repairs that disrupt the lives of homeowners. The American Red Cross provides suggestions on how to prevent your pipes from freezing and how to properly thaw frozen pipes. If a water pipe breaks... Read More

Did you know that blowing or shoveling snow into the street could create a hazard? This activity could endanger you and your family when the melting snow freezes, causing the road to become slippery. It is best to blow or shovel snow into the lawn area of your property. Also, please be mindful that all vehicles should be removed from the street when there is snowfall of two inches or more so... Read More

If  you missed the Village of South Holland’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute, Saturday, January 17, it is available for view on-demand.  The event, titled “Advancing the Dream . . . Elevating Social Justice,” was hosted at Covenant United Church of Christ, 1130 East 154th Street, South Holland, and featured: Earl James, Coordinator of Multiracial Initiatives and... Read More

Are you prepared? Emergency preparedness is a topic that everyone should be informed about. This is not a topic only for people who live in areas that have frequent earthquakes, hurricanes, and/or tornados. Every person and every home should be prepared for an emergency. The Safety Education Alliance of America recommends the following ideas of how to plan for an emergency: Discuss with your... Read More

South Holland Police Takes Action in Statewide Safety Initiative December 19, 2014 through January 4, 2015, the South Holland Police Department will be out in force as part of the annual Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to crackdown on drunk drivers. The statewide initiative will include high-visibility enforcement of alcohol-impaired and seat belt laws, including in the... Read More

During the entire month of November, Local 4109, in conjunction with the Fire Department, will once again collect new, unwrapped toys, which will be donated to Restoration Ministries. The organization will host a toy sale for parents who would not normally be able to purchase any items for their children. All items donated are made available to parents for purchase with their own money,... Read More

Grab a Cup of Coffee and Enjoy Conversation with our Community Firefighters “Coffee with the Firefighters” provides residents with an opportunity to personally meet the South Holland Fire Department staff. Members of the community will learn about the department, its special projects, and other related events. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 8:30 -­ 9:30 a.m. FIRE STATION 1 16230 Wausau Avenue Coffee with... Read More

Police Department breaks ground on new facility South Holland leaders and residents, including Mayor Don A. De Graff (pictured left) and police Chief Greg Baker (bottom at podium) took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, June 3, at the site of the new police station, 16330 South Park Avenue. The former MB Financial Motor Bank will be renovated to meet the needs of the expanded... Read More