Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch members gather for a photo. (Provided photo)
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‘Someone to watch over me’: Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch works to keep residents safe 

In Season 10 of “Chicago Med,” Flossmoor resident Les Rodgers appeared in three episodes of the popular NBC drama. He played Simon Albrecht, the hospital’s chief of security. 

In real life, his current role also involves security. Rodgers is the founder of the Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch in Flossmoor, which he started five years ago. 

He brings a wealth of experience to the position. Rodgers was a homicide detective for 18 years with a law enforcement career spanning…

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