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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date 12/21/22 

With the winter storm approaching, please take this friendly reminder to ensure all vehicles are off the street to allow Public Works to plow the streets.  There are various reports on the amount of snow the Village will receive, but we want to be prepared for worse case scenario.     Our crews will be out to clear the roads.  If you must venture out, please be careful.  

The wind chill is projected to be blizzard like conditions so if you have pets outside, please bring them in or give them adequate shelter.  Stay safe and warm.  

Happy Holidays!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date 12/12/22 

 Drive merry, bright and sober this holiday season
Southern View, Illinois — With the holidays in full swing, Southern View Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign. 

“We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the dangers of impaired drivers,” said Chief Rick Wiese. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols. We will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, in 2020, a total of 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, with one person killed in an alcohol-related crash every 45 minutes in 2020. 

Before the holiday fun begins, make a plan for a sober ride home and remember these tips.

• Designate a sober driver or make a plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and contact the Southern View Police Department at 217-753-6666
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely. They’ll thank you later.
• Always buckle up!

The holiday enforcement campaign is administered by IDOT with federal highway safety funds managed by NHTSA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date 11/23/22 

 The Village of Southern View will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Village of Southern View Hall, 3410 S 5th Street, Southern View, IL. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date 03/18/22 

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Southern View Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind motorists to “Drop It and Drive.”  

“Texting while driving puts everyone on the road at risk by distracting a driver visually, manually and cognitively,” said Chief Wiese. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re working to increase awareness of these dangers and encourage all motorists to give driving their full attention.”   

At a time when traffic fatalities are on the rise in Illinois and across the country, Southern View Police Department is committed to reducing the traffic crashes caused by distractions like texting or talking on a cell phone.    

Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and enforcement zones the entire month of April. Southern View Police Department will be ticketing drivers who text or use their cell phones while driving.   

The distracted driving campaign is administered by IDOT with federal traffic safety funds.  

Richard Wiese         

Chief of Police         

Southern View Police Department 

The National Weather Service is forecasting a snow fall of 8 inches or more of accumulation this week.  

Therefore, a Snow Emergency will be in effect starting today, Monday, February 15th at 1:00 PM and will continue through 7:00 AM Friday, February the 19th.  

The public is asked to remove their Vehicles from all roadways within the Village of Southern View to insure safe passage for our Public Works Department to keep our streets clear. 

Thank you for your cooperation.