A student was given a lifesaving award on Monday after authorities say he helped stop a moving school bus when its driver became unresponsive in Lake Villa. The Lake Villa Police Department said Jeffrey Starck, who they called a “local hero,” was given a lifesaving award on Monday during the Lake Villa Village Board meeting. […]
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Firefighters, paramedics awarded for saving life of woman who was found unresponsive following crash in Barrington Hills
Firefighters and paramedics who successfully revived an elderly woman after she was found unresponsive following a car crash in Barrington Hills have received awards for their actions. The Barrington-Countryside Fire Protection District said on Saturday they were proud to recognize several of their members for their “exemplary service.” Battalion Chief Haller, Captain Christenberry, Lieutenant Callahan, […]
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Police officers honored for rescuing unconscious driver following fiery crash in Round Lake
Two police officers were awarded this week for their actions in saving the life of an unconscious driver who crashed and their vehicle caught on fire in Round Lake. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Round Lake Police Department responded around 9:59 p.m. on August 6 to Route 120 and Wildspring Road in […]
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Crystal Lake firefighters, paramedics, dispatcher honored for saving life of man who stopped breathing
The firefighters, paramedics and a dispatcher who worked together to save the life of a man who was found unresponsive by his wife in Crystal Lake have been awarded for their actions. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded on the morning of June 6 to a call of an unconscious person. SEECOM dispatcher James […]
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‘Early CPR saves lives’: Co-workers, police officer honored for saving life of unresponsive man in Marengo
Co-workers and a police officer were honored for successfully reviving, with the help of paramedics, a man who went into sudden cardiac arrest in Marengo last month. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts said the incident happened while Michael Kosirog was at work on the morning of August 9. Kosirog had a medical emergency that […]
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Round Lake Beach police commander honored for saving motorist while off-duty on his way to work
A Round Lake Beach police commander was presented with a lifesaving award for rendering aid and stopping a vehicle whose driver was experiencing a medical emergency. Round Lake Beach Police Department Commander Paul Grace was presented with the award during Monday’s village board meeting. Round Lake Beach Chief of Police Wayne Wilde Jr. said Grace […]
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Police officer receives lifesaving award for performing CPR, saving unresponsive person in Lincolnshire
A police officer was honored with a lifesaving award for responding to an emergency call and reviving an unresponsive person by performing CPR in Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire Police Department recognized Officer Robert Skrobot in recognition of his “exceptional efforts” in administering lifesaving CPR. Lincolnshire Deputy Police Chief Kim Covelli said Skrobot exemplified dedication and professionalism […]
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Two men honored for saving life of man who collapsed while playing paddle ball in Deerfield
Two men were honored for performing CPR and using a defibrillation device to revive a man who went into sudden cardiac arrest while playing paddle tennis in Deerfield. Steve Farber, Todd Siau and Jon Gault were playing paddle ball at a recreation center in Deerfield on an evening in October. Farber and Gault were on […]
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Lake Zurich 911 dispatcher honored for helping caller save life of their father in Tower Lakes
A Lake Zurich 911 dispatcher was recognized after officials say she helped a caller perform CPR on their unresponsive father in Tower Lakes, which led to the man’s survival. Lake Zurich Telecommunicator Patty Steffy received a 911 call from a Tower Lakes resident during the evening hours on December 29. The caller reported that their […]