MEDIA RELEASE / NEWS

  On Sunday August 16, 2026, at approximately 4:57am, Barrington Hills Police Officers responded to Hawthorne Lane for a 9-1-1 call reporting that an unknown person had entered the residence....

The Barrington Hills Police Department today announced it issued 33 speeding citations along with 1 distracted driving citation, 1 traffic arrest and 23 other citations during the recent Fourth of...

On Saturday July 25th at 2:23 am, Barrington Hills Police responded to Brinker and Hills & Dales Road for a traffic crash with injuries.  Arriving officers found a male victim ejected from...

Barrington Hills Police Department announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled occupants. The safety campaign will run from June 19 through July 6...

The Barrington Hills Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. Funded by federal highway safety dollars...

Forklift Falls from Semi Trailer Injuring Motorist On Tuesday June 2, 2026, at 4:14 pm, Barrington Hills Police responded to Route 68 (Dundee Road) east of Bateman Road for a vehicle crash with...

The Barrington Hills Police Department announced it issued 12 citations for distracted driving violations and 50 other citations during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement...

Law Enforcement Steps Up April Distracted Driving Enforcement  In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Barrington Hills Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department...

Barrington Hills Police conducted a successful St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, resulting in 31 citations for speeding. Additionally, officers issued 18 citations for other enforcement...

On Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:03 am, Barrington Hills Police responded for a three-vehicle crash with injuries at Alqonquin Road and Old Sutton Road.  The preliminary investigation indicates a...

St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to...

The Barrington Hills Police Department today announced it issued 13 speeding citations along with one (1) distracted driving citation and 12 other citations during the recent Super Bowl enforcement...

For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Barrington Hills Police Department are teaming up to remind...

This past holiday season, Barrington Hills Police Department teamed up with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies statewide for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,”...

Click It or Ticket’ and ‘It’s Not a Game’ campaigns emphasize buckling up and safe driving The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration. To help make sure those celebrations...

From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, Barrington Hills Police Department participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and save lives. ...

This Thanksgiving, Barrington Hills Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local partners to keep holiday travel safe. Our “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled...

Barrington Hills Police conducted a successful Halloween enforcement safety crackdown, resulting in 49 citations for speeding and 1 citation for distracted driving violations. Additionally, officers...

The Barrington Hills Police Department is urging motorists to commit sober driving, buckling up, and following traffic laws this Halloween, as children and their families haunt their neighborhoods...

Results of the Barrington Hills Police Department's enhanced traffic enforcement efforts conducted through the federal fiscal year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program have been released....

The Barrington Hills Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative runs from May 16...

The Barrington Hills Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative runs from May 16...

“Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Results Barrington Hills, IL – Barrington Hills Police announced it issued 49 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the...

Enhanced Traffic Enforcement Results Barrington Hills, IL – Barrington Hills Police announced the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts as part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025...

Barrington Hills Police Recognizes Distracted driving Awareness Month with a Reminder to Motorists: Put the Phone Away or Pay Barrington Hills Police Department is partnering with the Illinois...

The Barrington Hills Police Department is proud to announce the receipt of a Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. The grant, funded by federal highway safety funds...