Chicago officers recognized for on-duty heroics

Chicago officers recognized for on-duty heroics

CHICAGO (WGN) — More than a dozen police officers were honored in a Thursday morning ceremony, including a group recognized for their response to a dangerous and chaotic scene outside a Gage Park bar last month and two others who saved lives from a Garfield Park house fire. The Gage Park incident played out March 23 near West 53rd Street and South Kedzie Avenue, where officers encountered a man armed with a gun and a knife who they believed to b…

Bridgeport officers honored for heroic rescue in apartment fire

BRIDGEPORT — Two Bridgeport police officers were honored at this week’s Borough Council meeting for their heroic actions during an apartment fire that broke out in the early morning hours of February 22 at the Bridgeport Suites Apartment Building. Officers Justin J. Broskey and Noah Clemens received the department’s “Commendation of Heroism” for their bravery and quick response during the seven-story building fire at 330 W. 3rd Street, which for…