The U.S. House has passed Congressman Brad Schneider’s legislation to rename the Grayslake post office in honor of a Lake County native and U.S. Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. Schneider (IL-10) introduced the bipartisan legislation in May to rename the post office in Grayslake to “Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post […]
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‘Unbounded courage’: Congressman honors first responders, leaders involved in Highland Park mass shooting response
Congressman Brad Schneider honored first responders and leaders Monday evening for their involvement in the Highland Park Fourth of July mass shooting response, calling them “incredible public servants.” The event, called “Ceremony to Honor Highland Park’s Heroes,” was held Monday evening during a council meeting at the Highland Park City Hall. Schneider represents Illinois’ 10th […]
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North Chicago police officers who arrested Highland Park shooter honored with flags flown at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider honored the seven North Chicago police officers who arrested the Highland Park mass shooting suspect and assisted in investigating the case. Schneider on Tuesday held a ceremony at the North Chicago City Hall. He presented certificates and flags, which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol, to officers Gary Grayer and […]
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‘Bloodiest day we have ever experienced’: Mayor reflects on Highland Park mass shooting at candlelight vigil
Hundreds of community members gathered and held a vigil in Highland Park Wednesday evening to remember the seven people who were killed in the Fourth of July parade shooting. The community gathered at 7 p.m. Wednesday outside the Highland Park City Hall, 1707 Saint Johns Avenue. The Highland Park Strings and Chicago Pipe & Drums […]
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Congressman introduces legislation to rename Grayslake post office in honor of U.S. Army solider killed in line of duty
Congressman Brad Schneider has introduced legislation to rename the Grayslake post office in honor of a Lake County native and U.S. Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. Schneider (IL-10) on Friday introduced the bipartisan legislation to rename the post office in Grayslake to “Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post Office Building.” “On […]