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Police raise concern about drivers failing to stop at four-way intersection of Highways 64 and 78
Summary
Police Officer Julian Benedict addressed the council about violations; the meeting included a discussion of vehicles not stopping at the four-way stop at the intersection of Highways 64 and 78, with no formal action recorded.
Police Officer Julian Benedict addressed the Mount Carroll City Council during the public comment portion of its Feb. 10 meeting to raise concerns about traffic violations. Council members discussed reports that vehicles are not stopping at the four-way stop located at the intersection of Highways 64 and 78; no citation counts or enforcement actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The police report for January 2026 was reviewed by Alderman Doug Bergren earlier in the meeting; public comment from Officer Benedict focused on intersection safety. The council did not take formal action or vote on enforcement steps at this meeting; the matter was discussed verbally and will require follow-up if the council or police department decide on targeted enforcement or signage changes.
