Wonder Lake Fire Chief Mike Weber will officially retire on Friday during a walkout ceremony following nearly 50 years of service to the department and community. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District said Weber began his career with the fire district on September 23, 1977, and has served for nearly five decades. He was appointed as […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Duke retires from agency after 10 years of dedicated service
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Duke has officially retired last week following 10 years of dedicated service with the agency, sheriff’s officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Duke, whose handler is Deputy Dwight Arrowood, officially clocked out after 10 years of working for the department. Last Tuesday marked Duke’s last day on […]
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Huntley fire chief to retire after more than 30 years of service, deputy fire chief to be promoted
The Huntley fire chief has announced he will retire after more than 30 years of service with the department and one of the district’s deputy chiefs has been announced as his successor. Huntley Fire Chief Scott Ravagnie plans to retire later this month and Deputy Chief of Operations Dan Wagner has been appointed to succeed […]
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‘Will be greatly missed’: Round Lake Beach police chief announces retirement after 28 years with department
The Round Lake Beach police chief has announced he will be retiring this week following 28 years of service with the department, with the mayor saying the chief will be “greatly missed.” Round Lake Beach Police Chief Wayne Wilde announced Wednesday he will be retiring on Thursday. Wilde, who has been with the Round Lake […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirms announcement of new canine following death of Canine Dax
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that they will be announcing the addition of a new canine next week, which comes following the death of famed Canine Dax last year. The sheriff’s office said on social media Wednesday morning that “something special is on the horizon.” The social media post featured dog emojis. “In […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office hints at canine-related announcement following death of famed Canine Dax
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that “exciting news” will be announced relating to a canine, which comes following the death of famed Canine Dax last year. The sheriff’s office said on social media Wednesday morning that “something special is on the horizon.” The social media post featured dog emojis. “In just a few […]
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City council honors Lake Forest police canine recently retired following medical diagnosis
The city council honored a Lake Forest police canine, described as “invaluable,” who recently retired following a medical diagnosis. The Lake Forest Police Department announced last month that Canine Chase had officially retired after years of loyal service with the agency. “Chase will trade in his badge for a ball, enjoying a peaceful retirement with […]
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Lake Forest Police Department announces retirement of canine following medical diagnosis
The Lake Forest Police Department announced the retirement of its canine officer after the seven-year-old German Shepherd, described as “invaluable,” received a medical diagnosis. The Lake Forest Police Department said Wednesday that Canine Chase was officially retiring after years of loyal service with the agency. “Chase will trade in his badge for a ball, enjoying […]
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Vernon Hills Police Department retires wellness support canine just over year after joining force
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 […]