The Vernon Hills Police Department has retired its comfort canine, just over a year after it joined the force, after the village deemed the dog as “unsuitable.” The Vernon Hills Village Board passed an ordinance last week authorizing the transfer of ownership for Billie, a labrador mix. The board said that Billie had been deemed […]
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‘Impact on the community is immeasurable’: Lake County judge retires after 22 years of service
A Lake County judge, who was assigned to the detention hearing courtroom, has retired after 22 years of service with officials saying his impact on the community was “immeasurable.” Colleagues, friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate the retirement of Lake County Associate Judge Theodore S. Potkonjak. “Judge Potkonjak, we have known each other for […]
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Lake County Health Department director announces retirement after more than 30 years of working at department
The head of the Lake County Health Department has announced he will retire next month after serving the community for over 30 years, seven of which were in his current position. Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center Executive Director Mark Pfister will retire on September 3. Pfister worked at the health department and […]
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‘Great sadness’: Mundelein Police Department announces death of Titan, its first canine in decades
The Mundelein Police Department announced it was with “great sadness” that Titan, its first canine in the past half-century, has died following his retirement in 2022. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Titan, the Mundelein Police Department’s first K-9,” the department said in a statement Tuesday. Titan retired from duty […]
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‘Extremely dedicated’: Barrington Hills police chief retires after 25 years of service with department
The Barrington Hills police chief has retired after 25 years of service with the department with his predecessor calling him “extremely dedicated and hardworking.” Barrington Hills Police Chief Joseph Colditz officially retired with his last day being last Friday. Village President Brian Cecola presented Colditz with a recognition for his 25 years of service during […]
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‘End of an era’: First female police chief in Lake in the Hills retires after 30 years in law enforcement
Lake in the Hills Police Chief Mary Frake, who was the department’s first female chief, retired on Thursday after serving 30 years in law enforcement. “There are few individuals that have made such an ineffaceable mark in McHenry County law enforcement as Chief Mary Frake, whose retirement marks the culmination of an extraordinary thirty-year career,” […]
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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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‘Truly a special dog’: Illinois House honors Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax, handler following canine’s death
The Illinois House of Representatives honored Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler this week after the canine’s retirement and sudden death last month. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and the Illinois House of Representatives honored Dax and his handler, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy John Forlenza, on Wednesday. Dax and Forlenza were honored […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax dies just two days after retirement ceremony
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has died just two days after a retirement ceremony was held following his career-ending injury, officials announced. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Dax’s death, which occurred Friday morning. “While K9 Dax’s legacy will forever live on, this morning K9 Dax passed away,” Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher […]