Applications to become ElginPD officer surge following opening to high school grads
There are 208 applicants to become the newest Elgin police officers, the greatest number since before the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd plummeted interest in the profession of law enforcement.
Chief Ana Lalley recommended the change more than a year ago. The city council delayed acting on the recommendation until it received a review, and stamp of approval, from a residents task force created to improve relations between the community and the department. by signing up you agree to our terms of service "I'm really excited for that," Lalley said."This opens the doors for people who weren't able to go to college right away. Maybe they went into the military, or they entered the workforce because they had to. I'm a huge proponent of education, but I also realize there are great people in the world who just weren't able to do certain things.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ice storm takes down tree branches, power lines in Elgin-Carpentersville area, leaves thousands without electricityThe ice storm that moved through the Elgin-Carpentersville area Wednesday left downed electrical wires and tree branches in its wake and caused thousands of power outages, some of which won’t be restored until Saturday.
Read more »
Elgin Knights of Columbus Chili for Charity marks its 25th yearIf you enjoy chili, here's a great way to sample a variety of home-cooked recipes, all for a nominal fee and a good cause. The Elgin Knights of Columbus will hold its 25th Annual Chili for Charity fundraiser from 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.
Read more »
George Mason study finds 'no evidence' that vaccine mandates in major cities reduced COVID-19 casesA George Mason University study examining COVID-19 vaccine mandates in nine major U.S. cities found that they did not result in a reduction of pandemic cases or deaths.
Read more »
USD/TRY treads water around $18.90 ahead of CBRT Interest Rate DecisionUSD/TRY seesaws around $18.85-90 as Turkish Lira (TRY) traders await the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) Interest Rate Decision on earl
Read more »
CNBC Daily Open: Markets fall as the Fed shows no sign of pausing interest rate hikesMinutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting suggest ongoing interest rate hikes. Some officials even advocated for a half-point increase.
Read more »
Odd Lots: Why Interest Rates on Savings Accounts Are Still So Low on Apple Podcasts🎧 In theory, Fed hikes encourage less spending and more saving. So why are interest rates on savings accounts still so low? The Odd Lots podcast digs into the making of bank deposit rates, and what it means for where you keep your money
Read more »