Michael Margis

Chief Margis was born and raised in Oglesby and is a graduate of LaSalle Peru High School. He worked a variety of jobs growing up from auto body technician, warehouse forklift operator, chemical plant operator and owning his own construction company. It wasn’t until the year 2000 when he found his true calling and was hired by the Oglesby Police Department where he graduated from the State Police Academy.  Margis was chosen to lead a specialized multi jurisdiction unit called the Crime Reduction Unit (CRT) back in 2006 by the local area Chiefs. He rose through the ranks with being appointed Sergeant in 2007 then Assistant Chief of Police in 2010 where he served until his appointment as Chief of Police in 2023. If asked, Chief Margis would say his most rewarding achievement was creating Oglesby’s Shop with a Cop program back in 2010. The program has become a huge success helping hundreds of children and their families.  In his spare time, Chief Margis enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, family and friends. He is also an avid outdoorsman and looks forward to every hunting season.