Lindenhurst police honor officers and present $10,000 to 100 Club of Illinois
April 01, 2026 | Lindenhurst, Lake County, Illinois
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Police Chief Melinda Linas used the Village of Lindenhurst Board meeting on Oct. 27 to recognize several officers for their response to a 2024 vehicle accident on Grand Avenue and to present funds raised for first-responder support.
Chief Linas recognized Officers Rytina, Garcia and Rathke for their efforts in responding to the 2024 crash and announced that Officer Rathke had been named the department's 2024 Officer of the Year. Chief Linas also presented a $10,000 check to Caitlin Brennan, CEO of the 100 Club of Illinois, representing the amount raised during the department's annual golf outing held in September.
The minutes do not include detailed descriptions of the 2024 response or the criteria used in selecting Officer Rathke as Officer of the Year. The 100 Club of Illinois is a nonprofit organization that provides support to families of first responders; the minutes record receipt of the donation but do not specify the program into which the funds will be placed.
The recognition and donation were presented as part of staff reports; there was no public discussion recorded in the minutes.
Chief Linas recognized Officers Rytina, Garcia and Rathke for their efforts in responding to the 2024 crash and announced that Officer Rathke had been named the department's 2024 Officer of the Year. Chief Linas also presented a $10,000 check to Caitlin Brennan, CEO of the 100 Club of Illinois, representing the amount raised during the department's annual golf outing held in September.
The minutes do not include detailed descriptions of the 2024 response or the criteria used in selecting Officer Rathke as Officer of the Year. The 100 Club of Illinois is a nonprofit organization that provides support to families of first responders; the minutes record receipt of the donation but do not specify the program into which the funds will be placed.
The recognition and donation were presented as part of staff reports; there was no public discussion recorded in the minutes.
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