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Murrayville-Woodson officer, passers-by help rescue and revive crash victim FacebookTwitterEmail The quick actions of a Murrayville-Woodson Police officer and assistance from passers-by are being credited with saving the life of a man whose vehicle crashed upside-down in several feet of water. The dramatic accident that sent the driver into a water-filled ditch was captured on Officer Patrick McKinnon’s dashcam. McKinnon was patrolling along Murrayville Road at U.S. 267 at 4:39 p.m. March 26. The routine of the afternoon was shattered less than a minute later as a vehicle is seen, on the da...

Officer honored for lifesaving efforts Journal-Courier FacebookTwitterEmail Murrayville-Woodson Police Chief Derek Suttles (from left), Officer Patrick McKinnon and FOP State Lodge awards chairman Jerry Lieb were on hand Monday for the presentation of the FOP’s Life Saving Award to McKinnon.Provided The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police has recognized Murrayville-Woodson Police Officer Patrick McKinnon with its Life Saving Award for his actions in the rescue of a man trapped in an overturned vehicle submerged in water. McKinnon was on duty on March 26 when he saw a pickup truck go out of c...

"From first-time homebuyers what I'm seeing is a lot of people reaching out, really since the summer, and trying to understand: Is it the right time for them to buy?" said Patrick McKinnon, a sales representative at One Group Toronto Real Estate. "They're seriously considering doing so now while they still have the opportunity …. it is the best time it's been to buy all year." For the group of buyers drawn to entry-level condos, McKinnon says, the conditions are ripe. Buyers, often in their 20s, have an opportunity to live downtown or potentially have a rental property down the line.

Anita Balakrishnan A real estate sold sign is shown in Oakville, Ont., on Sunday, Dec.20, 2020. A topsy-turvy real estate market has opened up new opportunities for first-time homebuyers this year — but those seeking to take advantage still face major hurdles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan December 30, 2020 - 11:04 AM TORONTO - With mortgage rates at historic lows and price growth tapering in certain markets, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented both opportunities and challenges for first-time homebuyers. New buyers are seeing condo prices come within rea...