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Holiday Weekend Unfolds Amid Grief For Slain Fox Lake Officer

FOX LAKE, Ill. (CBS) -- This holiday weekend police are still hard at work searching for suspects in the killing of Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz.

There are around 200 investigators in the area now and increased patrol units.

CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports the search is clearly taking its toll on Fox Lake, which would normally be host to a festive holiday weekend.

The cool breeze and calm water are ideal for boating around Fox Lake, but since a manhunt started, not as many appear to be hitting the water.

Brice Bauske of Bauske's Boat Basin says he's launching less than half as many boats this holiday weekend and overall business is taking on water.

"I'd say down 20 percent," he says. "Business hasn't been like it used to be."

Bauske recalls slain Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz holding fishing tournaments there for young adults.

"God bless Joe, he was the best," Bauske says.

The police presence has dwindled from the early hours of the search for three suspects, but law enforcement says there are approximately 200 investigators and increased patrol units active this weekend and looking into leads.

At Dog n Suds, they are preparing a special item on the menu: a donation jug for the lieutenant's family.

"Our owner Roy and him were really close," says employee Clara Atkinson.

Business has kept steady despite the search, but few would call it business as usual for staff or customers.

"They're on edge about the manhunt and they're upset and down about of Joe's loss," Atkinson says.

In addition to the cops on the street, investigators continue to review surveillance video. They would not comment on how many they've collected or reviewed.

On Saturday, Lake County Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief Michael Keller was appointed by the village to serve as interim chief of police for Fox Lake.

The previous chief retired last Friday and the village of Fox Lake says they initially started a nationwide search for a replacement, but after the fatal shooting of Lt. Gliniewicz, the village said," officials feel that installing an interim chief is essential in order to keep the Fox Lake Police Department functioning properly in a very challenging environment."

Funeral services will be held Monday for Lieutenant Gliniewicz. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. at Antioch High School and it runs until 11:30. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a procession to Hillside East Cemetery.

Thousands are expected to line the route and first responders from around the country are expected at the ceremony.

"I heard there's cops coming up from Indiana," says Heather Van Paassen. "It's just amazing."

"It says that Lt. Joe touched so many lives, even those that never knew him," says Carol Martin.

A reward billboard stands in Fox Lake with information on how you can help. So far, there's a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers. A fund is set up at the State Bank of the Lakes.

If you have a tip, a photo or video you think could be important to the case, the new FBI tip line is 800-call-FBI or go to FBI.gov.

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