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Schiller Park commission swears in Patrick J. Wilkins; reviews open fire and police positions
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the commission noted one open fire position and one open police position, swore in Patrick J. Wilkins (officially on Jan. 2) and granted permission to start a new lateral transfer eligibility list for police hiring.
The Village of Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission officially swore in Patrick J. Wilkins on Jan. 2, 2026; the commission said a ceremonial swearing-in will take place at the Village meeting on Jan. 15, 2026.
Commission members reviewed staffing levels for both departments: the Fire Department has one open position (one approved) and a candidate is undergoing background and medical screening; the Police Department has one open position with two approved vacancies. The commission also granted permission to Chief DiCosoLa to start a new Lateral Transfer Eligibility List to aid police hiring efforts.
