City of North Chicago issued the following announcement on May 4.
On Monday, May 7, 2018 the City of North Chicago will present a Citizen Life Saving Award to Chris Monroe for extraordinary actions that led to a life being saved. The child is being recognized for flagging down a North Chicago patrol officer after noticing a passenger in a nearby car was in medical distress. “In this instance, Chris’ quick action led to the victim receiving prompt medical attention,” said Police Chief Perez. “Time is critical during a medical emergency and having by-standers get involved can make a huge difference in the outcome.”
Who: Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., City Council
Chris Monroe, North Chicago resident, North Chicago Police Department
What: Citizen’s Life Saving Award
When: 7:00 PM
Where: North Chicago City Hall-1850 Lewis Avenue
Original source can be found here.
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