Village of Winnetka
Cara Huinker serves as a Forensic Specialist and Team Leader at the North Regional Violent Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) since January 2016, focusing on investigations related to homicides, non-parental kidnappings, and officer-involved deaths across thirteen communities in Northeast and Northwest Cook County. Additionally, Cara has been a Police Officer with the Village of Winnetka since December 2013 and previously held the position of Police Assistant in the City of Rolling Meadows from December 2012 to December 2013, where responsibilities included assisting desk traffic and managing non-emergency communications. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University and certificates in Homicide Investigation and Crime Scene Technology from the University of Louisville and Northwestern University, respectively, alongside an Associate's degree from Oakton College.
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Village of Winnetka
Nestled along Lake Michigan’s North Shore, Winnetka is a community of tree-lined streets, sandy beaches, renowned schools, outstanding parks, quality recreation facilities, and plentiful non-profit and religious organizations. Founded in 1869, the name given to the community was a Native American word meaning "beautiful land." Natural beauty brought early settlers, but through careful planning, Winnetka has maintained a historic, small town charm, as well as family-oriented neighborhoods, while developing into a thriving village for people to live, work, and visit. Winnetka was named "one of the best places to live" by CNN Money in 2011. It is located in Cook County, less than 20 miles north of the City of Chicago and is accessible from the Eden’s Expressway (I-94). Visitors of all types and ages will find an array of activities available-be it leisure time in nature, shopping, or dining. Winnetka boasts numerous shops, restaurants, and specialty merchants in the Village’s four distinct shopping districts (Hubbard Woods, East Elm, West Elm, and Indian Hill). Shops here are frequent stops for local residents, but also destinations for many in the surrounding area.