Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk

Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk

“He was always the connector. He was always the friendly person in the room. He was always smiling. I mean he brought joy to everyone that met him” (Cousin Tanya Adams).  ***  On April 5, 2023 Lieutenant Tchoryk lost his life while battling a high-rise...
Firefighter Jermaine Pelt 

Firefighter Jermaine Pelt 

Jermaine Pelt was described as soft-spoken man with a heart of gold. He was a registered nurse, paramedic, academy instructor, and not to mention, a fantastic cook. “I’m holding my belly from the cooking he did. He cooked yesterday. He made BBQ chicken,...
Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso

Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso

“They (Officers) run to danger to protect us. And that is what happened. Look what happened. And that’s why I say Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso is a hero and he will never be forgotten” (23rd Ward Alderman Silvana Tabares).  ***  On March 1, 2023, Police...
Firefighter Brian Rehnberg

Firefighter Brian Rehnberg

“He was truly a blessed soul with a big heart — all he wanted to do was take care of people,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom told WREX. “Whether it was a patient or somebody at the fire department that was here, that was his thing and he was great at it.”  ***...
Deputy Nicholas D. Weist

Deputy Nicholas D. Weist

On Friday, April 29, Knox County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Nicholas D. Weist was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle while setting up spike strips at the intersection of US Highway 150 at 150 Avenue in Henry County, Illinois. He is survived by his wife and...
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