Waterloo is in Monroe County about 20 miles southeast of downtown St. He said the association doesn’t bestow many Medals of Valor, but the Illinois Chiefs are very proud of Sergeant Trinity Daws for his willingness to put his life in danger. ILACP Executive Director Ed Wojcicki made the presentation Monday, September 21, during the Waterloo City Council meeting.

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