Lake Zurich honors longtime crossing guard and swears in new police and fire personnel
January 19, 2026 | Lake Zurich, Lake County, Illinois
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The Village Board recognized Anne Marie Arden with a proclamation honoring 49 years of service as an adult school crossing guard in Lake Zurich.
Chief Husek then introduced Officer Daniel J. Daigle, who took the oath of office and was congratulated by the board. The board also swore in and promoted several members of the fire department: Michael (Mike) Rutkowski as deputy chief of operations, Jason Henriksen to the rank of captain, Ryan (last name given in the oath) to lieutenant paramedic, and Jack Lenz as firefighter paramedic. Family members participated in badge‑pinning ceremonies for several of the promoted employees.
Mayor Tom Pointon and trustees thanked the sworn personnel and the departments for their service.
Chief Husek then introduced Officer Daniel J. Daigle, who took the oath of office and was congratulated by the board. The board also swore in and promoted several members of the fire department: Michael (Mike) Rutkowski as deputy chief of operations, Jason Henriksen to the rank of captain, Ryan (last name given in the oath) to lieutenant paramedic, and Jack Lenz as firefighter paramedic. Family members participated in badge‑pinning ceremonies for several of the promoted employees.
Mayor Tom Pointon and trustees thanked the sworn personnel and the departments for their service.
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