Momence has a new police chief. And he comes from neighboring Grant Park.

Jeff Cavender, the police chief of Grant Park, is joining the police ranks in Momence. The Daily-Journal reports Cavender was sworn-in as the Momence chief Monday. He'll continue to assist the village of Grant Park until a new chief is hired there.

Cavender is a 23-year veteran of the Orland Park Police Department.

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