Police departments around Lake County, including the sheriff’s office and the Waukegan police, say they will be stepping up patrols in the coming weeks.
A Gurnee police sergeant, who helped raise nearly $140,000 in charity, received an award from the world's largest association of police leaders for his dedication to leadership and commitment to policing, the department announced.
For his outstanding community service, Gurnee Police Sgt. Jason Kalinowski earned a major award from the world s largest professional association for police leaders, officials said Friday.
Village trustee Kevin Woodside, who served with the Gurnee Police Department for 30 years including seven as chief, will be the Gurnee Days honoree and grand marshal of the festival s parade this year.