It's prom season in central Illinois, and a local law enforcement official is promoting safety among youth headed out for a fun night.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers knows kids will have a great experience at prom this spring, but wants them to enjoy the night safely. He is encouraging a night of sobriety and not getting in a vehicle with an intoxicated driver.

Chief Lowers encourages making plans in advance and letting parents and guardians know where you will be and when.

According to the Chief, part of making a plan is to be somewhere safe and, if possible, stay in that place. The Chief reminds it is not just you on those roadways.

Prom in Clinton is on April 25.

With an early Memorial Day in 2026, Prom celebrations are earlier in the calendar, as many schools have gone away from Memorial Day weekend graduations.