4 Arrested, 87 Cited In Skokie During Fourth Of July Enforcement

SKOKIE, IL — The Skokie Police Department released the results of its 2026 Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign, which led to the arrests of four people and over 80 citations.

During the Fouth of July enforcement period:

• 4 people were arrested;
• Police issued 25 seat belt citations;
• Police issued 16 speeding citations;
• Police issued 7 insurance violations;
• Police issued 8 distracted driving citations;
• Police issued 31 other citations.

“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason—to save lives,” said Sgt. Melissa Russell. “Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or another drug, impaired driving puts everyone at risk.”

Skokie police partnered with 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as highway safety partners, for the campaign. The effort was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.