Lemont Receives Governor's Hometown Award for Kops 'n' Kidz Day

Lemont was recently recognized for its Kops ‘n’ Kidz Day efforts—a day filled with activities and safety education for children and families to interact with local police and emergency service personnel.

The Governor’s Hometown Award recipients are selected by volunteer judges who review and rank applications based on a variety of factors, including local need, volunteer participation, use of resources and the results achieved. The projects are judged within their population categories as well as within their assigned project categories.

Mayor Brian Reaves stated that he is extremely proud of Chief Kevin Shaughnessy for implementing Kops N Kidz Day in 2006, which has grown in attendance and popularity over the years.

”It takes an enormous amount of volunteers and the support of the Police Department and Lemont Park District to make this program a success and I thank them all for their efforts to bring this event to the community each year.”

Kops N Kidz Day also received the Governor’s Hometown Award in 2008.