Heather Konyar sworn in as commander of the Lakemoor Police Department

The Village Board of Wauconda on June 15 introduced and witnessed the swearing-in of Heather Konyar as commander of the Lakemoor Police Department.

A brief biography read at the meeting said Konyar has served the department since 2002, holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from Eastern Illinois University, and has served in patrol, detective, school resource officer, evidence technician, juvenile officer and public information roles. The biography said Konyar has been a public information officer for the Lakemoor Police Department since 2016 and for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force since 2020; she was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2021 and selected to lead the investigations division as detective sergeant in 2024. She graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (class 591) in 2024 and served in a class leadership role.

During the ceremony Konyar recited the oath of office: "I, Heather Konyar, have been appointed to the position of commander for the Lakemoor Police Department in the county of Lake, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the state of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of commander for the Lakemoor Police Department according to the best of my ability." Family members and attendees joined for photographs and applause.

Board members and the mayor publicly thanked Konyar and also recognized long-serving village staff (named Jake and Peter) for their years of service. The mayor noted upcoming community events including the farmers market and Cruise Night.