AAIM's 2025 DUI Survey Released
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AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT RETAINS TOP SPOT FOR MOST DUI ARRESTS
ROCKFORD HAS IMPRESSIVE INCREASE IN DUI ARRESTS
Schaumburg, July 2, 2026: DUI arrests and proactive law enforcement efforts remain the most effective deterrents against impaired driving. The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) is pleased to release the results of their Illinois DUI Arrest Survey for 2025. Celebrating 36 years, this survey, funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, continues to highlight the critical role that law enforcement plays in keeping Illinois roads safe.
Since 1990, AAIM has conducted an annual survey of Illinois police departments to determine how many DUI arrests they make and to give recognition to the most productive departments and police officers. Nearly 700 police agencies were surveyed with 84% responding. AAIM not only praises these departments and individual officers, but we also continue to encourage them to keep up the fight against impaired driving.
The Aurora Police Department remains the first in the state in DUI arrests among municipal
departments with 479 arrests for 2025. (Because of its size, Chicago is in its own category.) “Every impaired driver removed from the roadway is an opportunity to prevent a crash, an injury, or even the loss of a life. states Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas.
“Our officers understand the serious consequences impaired driving can have, which is why they remain committed to proactive enforcement efforts that help keep our roads safe. I am proud of the dedication, professionalism, and vigilance they demonstrate every day in carrying out that mission and protecting the people of our community,” said Thomas.
In 2025, Rockford was second with 476 arrests, followed by Springfield (298), Naperville (287), Elgin (269), Bloomington (250), O’Fallon (250), Decatur (219), West Chicago (212), Joliet (210), Franklin Park. (209), Lombard (207 and Champaign (204). “Every arrest tells a story of officers who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our families, communities, and neighbors — their courage and compassion stop tragedies before they happen and spare families a lifetime of grief,” said Rita Kreslin, AAIM Executive Director.
The biggest increase in arrests among the top departments was in O’Fallon (64.5%) where DUI arrests jumped significantly in 2025 compared to 2024. Other municipalities with increases from 2024 to 2025 are Springfield (44.0%), Rockford (32.6%), Bloomington (28.2%) and Champaign (24.4%).
The highest DUI arrest rate in the state among departments making at least 200 arrests was
O’Fallon, which had 5.00 arrests per sworn officer. The second highest rate of 4.71 was in West Chicago.
Arrests per officer are an indicator of a department’s emphasis on DUI enforcement and are a measure that can be used to compare smaller departments.
Arrests made by the Chicago Police increased by 14.22% in 2025 (2,980) compared to 2024 (2,609). Illinois State Police arrests decreased by 2.6% in 2025 (3,662) compared to 2024 (3,760). The sheriff’s department reporting the most DUI arrests was Will County (235), while Winnebago (230), McLean (203),
Lake (199) and Boone (155) Counties round out the top five sheriff departments.
Illinois’ Top Cop with 146 DUI arrests is Rockford Police Investigator Ryan Lane. AAIM also
commends Springfield Police Detective Joseph Felchner (144), Will County Deputy Steven Potete (122),
Franklin Park Officer Alfredo Quinones with 120 DUI arrests, Rockford Police Investigator Christopher Boeke (109) and ISP Trooper Jeremy Widmayer, who arrested 101 impaired drivers, for their lifesaving efforts. “Enforcing DUI laws is difficult and often thankless; officers face danger daily and endure heartbreakingscenes, yet their work saves lives. AAIM is deeply grateful for their sacrifice and dedication,” said Kreslin.
AAIM is an Illinois-only citizen activist group founded in 1982 by victims of drunk driving. Prevention, victim advocacy, and legislation encompass the mission of AAIM, a recognized Illinois expert on these issues. The survey provides a valuable service to Illinois citizens by encouraging them to compare the DUI enforcement record of their local police department with that of other communities. As a result, public pressure can be applied, where needed, to encourage DUI enforcement as a priority.
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