They were awarded for their commitment to service, including their work with various nonprofits related to education, domestic violence, violence prevention, and more. #lifetimeachievementaward
Other communities who received recognition recently were Carol Stream, Mount Prospect, Bensenville, Broadview, Geneva, Gurnee, Northlake, Oak Forest and Westmont.
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“There is language in the ordinance where there is a great opportunity for that money to be forgiven due to the fact that the village of Hazel Crest is considered a distress community,” said Village Manager Dante Sawyer.
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"You have demonstrated a high level of competence, professional excellence, and community service, and have achieved the standards of performance in areas of leadership, management, public relations and ethics," said Chief Mitchell as he read the plaque.
"Some are saying that we need a female to be in this spot. But we need the best person to be in this spot. We need a partnership (sic) to be in this spot. The days of dividing us on race, ethnicity and sex is over."