Will County Gazette

JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced the unanimous approval of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle and Interim President and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital Michael Mutterer to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Board of Directors. The nominations were confirmed at the Board's April meeting.

“Mayor Ogle and Interim Silver Cross President Mutterer are joining the CAC Board at a time of growth and expansion, as we continue providing additional services and resources in our new, state-of-the-art facility in Crest Hill,” Glasgow stated. “We look forward to working with them as we continue in our mission of providing hope, healing, and justice to victimized children who have been severely sexually and physically abused and neglected.”

Ogle is not only serving as Frankfort Mayor but also presides over Plus One Audio Video. He is active in the Frankfort Lions Club, has served as Past President of both the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce and the Frankfort Library Board, and previously held roles as Village Trustee and Village Clerk. “I believe it is our obligation in life to protect the innocent and vulnerable,” Ogle said. “I admire the work that the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center does in bringing justice and healing, and I’m proud to serve on this Board.”

Mutterer succeeds former Silver Cross Hospital President Ruth Colby on the CAC Board following her passing in 2023. He holds positions on the Boards for Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness Care and LeadingAge Illinois, besides being a member of the Joliet Rotary Club. “I’m deeply honored to join the Board of Directors for the Will County Child Advocacy Center. It’s truly a privilege to be part of an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of children are prioritized and protected,” Mutterer remarked.

The announcement comes shortly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month celebrating the opening of CAC's new building at 1206 Cedarwood in Crest Hill. This facility offers expanded space tailored for CAC's needs, which has served over 11,600 severely abused children since its inception by Glasgow in 1995.

“Each day, the CAC works with community partners to create a safer future for all children,” Glasgow emphasized. “Children are our most precious resource, and we need to do everything in our power to enable them to grow and flourish.”

Annually, more than 700 children who have experienced abuse or neglect receive support from Will County CAC. Founded by Glasgow as a child-focused response center, it provides forensic interviews conducted by trained professionals in a neutral environment alongside trauma-focused counseling, medical exams, legal advocacy, and community referrals.