The McHenry County circuit court clerk, who has served in the position for over 15 years, has been awarded Illinois’ County Official of the Year after being nominated for the award. Illinois Association of Court Clerks President Lisa Fallon nominated McHenry County Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Keefe for the Illinois Association of County Officials “County […]
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McHenry County state’s attorney wins ‘State’s Attorney of the Year’ award from Chicago organization
The McHenry County state’s attorney has been awarded “State’s Attorney of the Year” by the United Hellenic Voters of America as the state’s attorney touts “record low” crime in McHenry County. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Monday that state’s attorney Patrick Kenneally received the award of State’s Attorney of the Year from The […]
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Bystander who rescued, revived child found unresponsive in pool in Buffalo Grove honored by fire chief
A bystander who rescued an unresponsive boy who nearly drowned in a pool and successfully revived him in Buffalo Grove has been recognized by the fire chief. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Buffalo Grove Police Department responded around 6:15 p.m. on July 15 to the 1200 block of Johnson Drive. Buffalo Grove Fire Chief […]
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Off-duty Huntley firefighter receives Medal of Valor for evacuating neighbor’s Lake in the Hills house that caught fire
A Huntley firefighter received a Medal of Valor award for his “heroic actions” off-duty when he spotted his neighbor’s home on fire and ran inside to evacuate them in Lake in the Hills. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. on June 21 in the 200 block of Stickley Lane in Lake in the Hills. Huntley […]
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Waukegan Police Department canine handler recognized as employee of month for recent actions
A Waukegan police canine handler was named the department’s employee of the month after he and his canine apprehended multiple offenders in January. Waukegan Police Officer Andrew Orozco and his canine partner Tango assisted on numerous calls in January, according to the police department. They responded to a burglary of a business in Fountain Square. […]
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Woodstock police officer awarded ‘officer of the year’ for saving life of student, siblings who were being neglected
A Woodstock police officer was awarded “officer of the year” for saving the lives of six children who were found to be neglected and had to be transported to the hospital. The McHenry County Chiefs of Police Association held its annual Officer of the Year banquet at the McHenry VFW last month. The Woodstock Police […]
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911 dispatch center covering Crystal Lake, several other cities receives international accreditation
The Southeast Emergency Communications, located in Crystal Lake and covering 911 calls for several agencies, has received the highest awarded distinction from an international organization. The dispatch center, known as SEECOM, was recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for Emergency Medical Dispatching. SEECOM is the 225th […]
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County board honors bystanders who rescued woman trapped in burning car following rollover crash near Harvard
Five bystanders, including two Boy Scouts, were honored Tuesday for saving a woman trapped inside a rolled-over car that caught on fire in a crash on Route 14 near Harvard. Harvard resident Jay Wolf and his sons, Shane and Joseph, were driving around 11:18 a.m. on October 30 near the Big Foot Inn, 11508 Route […]
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Lake Forest firefighter honored for leading police to hit-and-run suspect who left victim seriously injured
A fire lieutenant was recognized for helping lead police to the driver who hit a former police and fire commissioner and fled the scene, leaving the victim seriously injured in Lake Forest. The Lake Forest Fire Department announced on Wednesday that Lt. Erik Kositzki was recently honored at a Lake Forest police dinner. Officials said […]