A long-time Grayslake firefighter, who served almost 23 years and was among the first members of Lake County’s dive team, died this week, the department announced. Larry “Gene” Hermon, 82, of Grayslake, died on Monday, according to his obituary. The Grayslake Fire Department announced Hermon’s death Friday “with great sadness.” Hermon was a member of […]
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Former Antioch fire chief, who served 55 years on department, dies at age 78
The Village of Antioch said they are mourning the death of retired Antioch Fire Department Chief Dennis Volling, who served more than 55 years on the department. Dennis R. Volling, 78, died on Friday, according to an obituary published by the Strang Funeral Home in Antioch. The Volling family moved to Antioch in 1947 where […]
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Libertyville Police Department announces death of former police chief Clinton Herdegen
The Libertyville Police Department announced the death of former police chief Clinton Herdegen, who served in law enforcement for 40 years. “It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of former Libertyville Police Chief Clinton Herdegen,” the department announced Friday. Herdegen, 61, died peacefully on Monday at his Hoffman Estates […]
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Officials announce death of former police chief for Fox Lake and Algonquin police departments
Russell Laine, the former police chief for the Fox Lake and Algonquin police departments, has died, officials announced. He had 38 years of law enforcement service and was a Vietnam veteran. “It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of retired Chief of Police Russell Laine,” the Algonquin Police Department said on […]
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Lindenhurst native killed after fall from 450-foot amusement ride in Florida
A fundraiser has been started for a Lake County family after a 21-year-old man, who was from Lindenhurst, was killed in a fall from a 450-foot amusement ride in Florida. Jacob David Kaminsky, 21, died on Monday after a 50-60 foot fall from Starflyer attraction in Orlando, Florida. The Orange County Fire Rescue said that […]