Ron Willer News Today

Ron Willer, pictured outside village hall, was the recipient of the Star Spangled Banner Award during this year’s Shining Star Awards, for his dedication to the Mount Prospect VFW and his service to the community. (Amaris E. Rodriguez/Special to the Journal) For Shining Star Award winner Ron Willer, the village of Mount Prospect has offered

The mayors wife, a former police chief and a longtime community volunteer are among those who will be honored at the upcoming Mount Prospect Shining Stars Gala.

The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission has announced the winners of the 2022 Shining Star Awards. The awards will be presented at the 30th Annual Shining Stars Gala from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 4 at Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Dr., Palatine. The Shining Stars Gala honors individuals and organizations that have a