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Rebecca Keltner and Sue Maness both lost their husbands in the line of duty. They've found ways to honor their spouses and their legacies.
Thank You, First Responders
A tribute to local First Responders
Northwest Herald/Shaw Local News Network
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McHenry dispatcher Tracy McNamara comes from a long line of first responders, including her father who was a volunteer firefighter. Dispatchers, she said, are often the first contact for people on what can be the worst days of their lives.
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Eli the German shepherd works and trains hard for the McHenry Police Department. In his downtime, he's a family pet for handler Josh Conway.
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Women firefighters in are not new in McHenry County, but make up just 9% of firefighters here and across the country. Women say they are part of the brotherhood and see themselves as firefighters first
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Husband, wife, father, mother, Illinois State Police master sergeant and McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy. Robert and Khalia Satkiewicz have worn several titles during their 22-year marriage. With each title is a common thread: caring and wanting to help.
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Algonquin orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Kogan was asked in 1995 to help with Jacobs football team on the sideline at games. He's been a part of the Golden Eagles' sports family ever since then.
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Northwestern Medicine SANE nurses provide specialized care for anyone with a complaint or concern of sexual assault in McHenry and Lake counties.
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McHenry Officer Robert Klasek grew up in McHenry and started his working career in social work before becoming a police officer at age 29, often taking on the role of training new officers, too.
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Many volunteers with the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency have given hundreds of hours of their time helping out in times of need.
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‘No two days are the same,’ says Lake Villa woman who trains paramedics in McHenry and Lake counties
Elizabeth DePouw’s destiny to work in healthcare and with paramedics was likely predetermined at a very early age. Her father was among the first paramedics in Illinois. He volunteered for the rescue squad in Lake Villa.
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McHenry County police social workers provide support to law enforcement and people in the community.
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More than 200 people packed into Sew’d Hop’d Brewing in Huntley on a recent Sunday to find out which fire or police department had the best chili recipe.
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Mark Wood provides support to officers, participates in ride-alongs and helps his fellow citizens as police chaplain for Lake in the Hills.
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Nurses on Mercyhealth's REACT medical helicopter team share what it's like to provide care in the air.
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Today we celebrate and honor first responders across our communities in northern Illinois
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McHenry County community members sent in thank you messages to area first responders. Read their heartfelt notes here.