South Whitehall Township Police Chief Frank Lombardo was sworn in and Sergeant Torres was promoted during Thursday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting.

East Moline Police Sgt. William "Bill" Lind was one of 23 Illinois law enforcement officers to receive the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor during a ceremony Thursday in Springfield.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., criticized President Donald Trump's plan to restore the names of Fort Lee and other installations formerly named for Confederate officers.