Politics & Government

Lemont Swears In New Police Officer

Police officer Angelo Bembenek took his oath of office at Monday's Board meeting.

Bembenek was sworn in by Mayor John Egofske, with a large crowd of family and supporters looking on.
Bembenek was sworn in by Mayor John Egofske, with a large crowd of family and supporters looking on. (Nicole Bertic/Patch)

LEMONT, IL — At the Lemont Village Board meeting on Monday, new Lemont Police officer Angelo Bembenek was sworn in.

Police Chief Marc Maton said that Bembenek grew up in Downers Grove, graduating from Downers Grove North High School.

"He's currently getting his Associate's at the College of DuPage," Maton said.

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Bembenek was sworn in by Mayor John Egofske, with a large crowd of family and supporters looking on.

"We can't wait to see what you can do for our Village," Egofske said.

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