On January 9, 2021, Sheriff John D. Idleburg presented Auxiliary Deputy Thomas Brasuell ’82 with the Lake County Sheriff’s Purple Heart Award. Sheriff Idleburg surprised Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell with the award at his residence with members of the sheriff’s office. The Purple Heart Award is reserved for members of the sheriff’s office who are severely injured in the line of duty. On December 23, 2019, Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell was at the scene of a fatal traffic crash in Volo. Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell was blocking the scene and directing traffic away, so sheriff’s crash investigators could conduct the fatal crash investigation. While directing traffic, a drunk driver drove his car into Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell, severely injuring him. It took months for Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell to recover from the significant injuries he sustained in the crash.
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Sheriff Idleburg said, “I am proud to present Auxiliary Deputy Brasuell the Purple Heart Award, and while he was severely injured, we are thankful he was not killed by the reckless intoxicated driver who struck him. Our staff report for duty ready to serve the community every day knowing the risks and dangers they potentially face. I am honored to serve alongside such a dedicated group who are deeply devoted to the Lake County community.”
The Honorable Mary Cay Marubio was named a 2020 Top Women Lawyer in Leadership by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI). The WBAI honored Judge Marubio during a virtual ceremony on December 1.
2000
Jennifer (Scifo) Juarez was recently profiled in Emerging Lawyers Magazine, a Chicago Law Bulletin Publication. Additionally, she was named to their list of top ten emerging women.
2004
Patrick Canning has published a new book, “Hawthorn Woods.” “It was great growing up in Hawthorn Woods. I have great memories of this place,” says Canning. Nestled in the nature separating Mundelein and Vernon Hills from Lake Zurich, the suburb of Hawthorn Woods has more trees than people. He adds some dark secrets to that setting in his new thriller.
Midwestern University in March 2020 and is working in the specialty pharmacy sector.
2006
Matthew F. Howeth has recently been named a new partner in The Wifler Law Group, specializing in Real Estate and Family Law.
2008 Daniel Gucwa received his Doctorate of Pharmacy from
Charles W. Wifler has recently been named a new partner in The Wifler Law Group, specializing in Real Estate and Family Law.
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