La Grange swears in new police officer as board marks Sept. 11 anniversary

President Kukler opened the Village of La Grange Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 11 by marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and introducing a ceremonial swearing‑in for a new member of the police department.

Clerk Saladino administered the oath of office to Rocco Vinuet, who completed the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy on Aug. 18 and is beginning a 14‑week field training program with a La Grange police officer. Vinuet’s family joined him at the podium for the pledge before the oath. "The community really, really loves our officers, and you're part of the village family," Kukler said after the ceremony, thanking Vinuet and his relatives for their sacrifice.

Kukler linked the swearing‑in to the day's observance of Sept. 11, saying the anniversary recalls the "brave actions of those first responders" and underscored the village's appreciation for law enforcement. The board and staff offered brief public commendations to Vinuet and to the village's police staff for their work.

The oath and remarks concluded without objection and the meeting proceeded to other business.