Crime & Safety
Romeoville’s Bill Sterling Wins Award from State Fire Marshal
Awarded by the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, this award recognizes people who is dedicated to Community Risk Reduction.
Romeoville’s Deputy Fire Marshal Bill Sterling has received the 2026 Marsha Giesler CRR Award for his work in developing and overseeing the Romeoville C.A.R.E.S. program.
Awarded by the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, this award recognizes individuals whose exceptional dedication to Community Risk Reduction has made a lasting impact through fire and injury prevention, public education, collaborative partnerships, and innovative initiatives that improve the safety, resilience, and well-being of communities throughout Illinois. Recipients embody Marsha's vision by leading with passion, fostering collaboration, and advancing prevention efforts that create safer communities for generations to come.
C.A.R.E.S. creates a bridge between emergency response and long-term problem solving. A resident's interaction with the fire or police department can now become an entry point to a broader network of assistance. Instead of simply identifying a problem and leaving residents t...