The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sgt. Keith Kaiser has been named a 2018 International Association of Chiefs of Police “40 Under 40” award winner.

Lake County

Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kaiser earns international award

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sgt. Keith Kaiser has been named a 2018 International Association of Chiefs of Police “40 Under 40” award winner. The award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals (ages 18-39) throughout the world who demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment to their profession. Kaiser began his career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2004. During his time as a Sheriff’s Deputy, Kaiser served as a patrol sergeant and detective sergeant, and currently serves as the Lake County Sheriff’s Director of Training. In his current role, Kaiser is responsible for the training needs of more than 550 sworn and civilian personnel. In addition, he advanced the county-wide Crisis Intervention Team Training  and oversees the $250,000 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant received by the Sheriff’s Office in 2016. Kaiser earned a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University in 2013, and recently graduated from Northwestern University’s prestigious School of Police Staff and Command. For more information, call 847-549-5200 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Buffalo Grove

Woodman’s on board as Buffalo Grove Days partner

The village announced a public/private partnership with Woodman’s Food Markets, Inc. to sponsor several events during Buffalo Grove Days, a five-day festival that includes a carnival, parade, car show, beer tent, food tent, live entertainment, the Arts & Crafts Fair, Business Fair, BBQ Challenge, events for residents with disabilities and more. This year’s fest will be held Aug. 30 through Sept. 3 at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road. Woodman’s will be the presenting sponsor of the Main Stage entertainment on Sept. 1, the presenting sponsor of non-profit beverage and food sales, and the sponsor of the parade on Sept. 2. Through the partnership with Woodman’s, non-profit organizations will no longer have to procure or manage inventory, pay entry or booth fees or compete with other organizations for sales. Woodman’s will donate all beverages and corn that local non-profit organizations sell during Buffalo Grove Days to help raise money for their organizations. In addition, Buffalo Grove Days will now offer fundraising opportunities to more non-profit and charitable organizations in the community. By covering work shifts in the corn and beverage sales booth, organizations will earn credits toward a portion of the proceeds for their volunteer time. Non-profit or charitable organizations interested in signing up to volunteer at the sales booth should contact Mike Reynolds via email at mreynolds@vbg.org to apply. Applications are due July 20. For more information, call 847-459-2500 or visit www.bgdays.com.

Barrington Hills

Police Dept. seeks donations to aid stricken officer

The Barrington Hills Police Department (BHPD) announced that it is seeking assistance from community members as part of an effort to help BHPD Officer Jeremy Hensler, who recently was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is progressively debilitating and eventually terminal. Hensler, a 13-year BHPD veteran, served as a patrol officer in Texas for five years before moving to Illinois with his wife and young daughter, now 15 years old. He also served as a Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) Emergency Services Team (EST) sniper the last 12 years, and is a 10-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps as well. Hensler is currently on an administrative desk assignment and is in the process of obtaining a non-duty-related disability, but will progressively need more care and assistance. To aid Hensler and his family, the BHPD has created a GoFundMe page for donations, accessible at www.barringtonhills-il.gov/pay-it-forward. Donations will also be accepted by mail, with checks made payable to Jeremy Hensler and sent to: Barrington Hills Police Department, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, Ill. 60010 (Attn: Jeremy Hensler Fundraiser). For more information, call 847-551-3006 or visit www.barringtonhills-il.gov.

Deerfield

Dist. 109 promotes Schwartz to new administrative post

Deerfield Public Schools District 109 announced that Walden Elementary School Principal Scott Schwartz has been promoted to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning & Innovation, replacing incoming Superintendent Anthony McConnell in that role. Schwartz has been part of the District 109 family for more than 15 years. He served as a teacher and associate principal at Caruso Middle School, and most recently as principal at Walden for eight years. During his time at Walden, the school earned a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award in 2016. For more information, call 847-945-1844 or visit www.dps109.org.

Lakemoor

Plans still in place for new Dunkin’ Donuts shop

The village and Friends of Lakemoor, IL reported that Dunkin’ Donuts is still planning to develop the former Three Brothers Restaurant property at 209 W. Rand Road with a 2,013-square-foot building that includes a drive-through and a total dining capacity of 72 seats (36 indoors and 36 outdoors). In conjunction with the development, a new water main will be extended to the site and will be available to adjoining properties. All necessary zoning entitlements with the village have been obtained by Dunkin’ Donuts, but the development cannot proceed until a driveway permit has been obtained from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Pending approval of the permit, Dunkin’ Donuts expects to begin construction in the fall. For more information, call 815-385-1117 or visit ww.lakemoor.net.    

–Lake County News Briefs–