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Former Palatine police chief appointed as new Barrington police chief amid high turnover this year

The former Palatine police chief has been appointed as the new Barrington police chief, marking the second time the village has hired a new police chief this year. The Village of Barrington announced on Wednesday that David Daigle has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Barrington Police Department. Daigle previously served […]

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Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter set to retire June 7, but vows to stay engaged in law enforcement

Vowing to stay in law enforcement, the village of Huntley announced Thursday Police Chief Robert Porter will retire from his position effective June 7. During a proclamation read at the village of Huntley Thursday, trustees were “extending their heartfelt congratulations to Chief Porter on his upcoming retirement on June 7, 2024, celebrating his career in […]

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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 […]