Fire Notebook

Historic Masonic Temple Destroyed by Fire Overnight In Aurora; Fighting the Vacant Building Went to 3rd Alarm

Tue Oct 8, 2019 07:25 am Cardinal News

The Illinois Masonic Temple in Aurora went up in flames late Monday night, and firefighters are still working to put out the fire (CBS Chicago/Mugo Odigwe). Police and firefighters from Aurora Fire Department responded about […]

Pilings Fire at Construction Site, Chicago River and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago — Just South of Navy Pier

Mon Oct 7, 2019 12:34 pm Cardinal News

FIRE NEAR LAKE SHORE DRIVE BRIDGE Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:53 AM Monday October 7, 2019 to a report of pilings on fire 400 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Il. Police and firefighters […]

Recreational Diver with Decompression Sickness Rescued from Lake Michigan, Brought to Montrose Harbor

Sun Oct 6, 2019 12:10 pm Cardinal News

Chicago firefighters and paramedics from Chicago responded about 11:20 a.m. Sunday October 6, 2019 to a report of a recreational diver with decompression sickness. The diver aboard a dive boat was intercepted by CFD Fast […]

Two Apartment Residents Seriously Hurt in 3rd Floor Jumps from Apartment Fire in Schaumburg; 4 Other Residents and Firefighter Also Injured

Sun Oct 6, 2019 06:05 am Cardinal News

Firefighters received an activated fire alarm signal that was immediately followed by a called in report by a resident that there was a fire in an apartment. On Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:28 a.m., […]

At Least 3 People Injured in Extra Alarm Apartment Fire with Rescues on Salado Ct, Schaumburg

Sat Oct 5, 2019 02:23 pm Cardinal News

Firefighters received an activated fire alarm signal that was immediately followed by a called in report by a resident that there was a fire in an apartment. Police and firefighter/paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 1:27 […]

Driver Flees Hit-and-Run Injury Crash at Route 59 and Route 72, South Barrington

Fri Oct 4, 2019 10:14 pm Cardinal News

South Barrington police and area firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:04 PM Friday October 4, 2019 to a hit-and-run crash with personal injury at Route 59 and Route 72 South Barrington, IL. Police received a report that […]

Kitchen Fire in Apartment on Bonhill Drive in Unincorporated Arlington Heights

Fri Oct 4, 2019 02:04 pm Cardinal News

Long Grove Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedics and Cook County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 11:45 AM Friday October 4, 2019 to a report of an apartment fire at Whispering Winds apartments, 4013 Bonhill Drive Long Grove, […]

Cermak Rd Pink Line Crash Map Satellite View

CTA Pink Line Train Crash with Vehicle at Cermak Rd and 47th Ave, Cicero

Thu Oct 3, 2019 08:38 pm Cardinal News

The driver of the car went around the crossing gates, and two teenage boys were seriously injured, police say (CBS Chicago). Cicero police and firefighter/paramedics responded just before 8:08 PM Thursday October 3, 2019 to […]

Woman Hit by Pickup Truck Seriously Injured at Curve of 5th Avenue and Royal Saint George Drive, Naperville

Thu Oct 3, 2019 08:03 pm Cardinal News

Naperville police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:22 p.m. Tuesday October 1, 2019 to a report of a pedestrian hit by a car at 5th Avenue and Royal Saint George Drive on Naperville’s north side. Police […]

Police and Fire Activity for Evidence Recovery at Round Lake Park Lakefront on Lake Shore Dr, Round Lake Park

Thu Oct 3, 2019 10:46 am Cardinal News

Round Lake Park police and Round Lake firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:24 AM Thursday October 3, 2019 to an evidence recovery operation 306 East Lake Shore Drive Round Lake Park, Il. A police operation requested dive […]

Man Hit After He Jumped in Front of Pickup Truck on Gages Lake Rd Near Almond Rd in Gages Lake, Resulting in Serious Injuries

Wed Oct 2, 2019 09:24 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and Grayslake FPD firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:20 a.m. Wednesday October 2, 2019 to West Gages Lake Road and Almond Road in Gages Lake to a report of an injured pedestrian, hit […]

Palatine Fire Department Firefighter Memorial Ceremony for Firefighters Leonard Nebel and Wesley Comfort, Jr Killed in 1946

Tue Oct 1, 2019 07:46 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Palatine Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Brockway Street and Slade Street, Palatine. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the Palatine Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony to recognize the service and sacrifice […]

Fire Pit Injuries in 2017 Tripled Compared to 2008; Palatine Fire Department Provides Safety Tips for Fire Pits and Outdoor Heaters

Mon Sep 30, 2019 08:57 pm Cardinal News

Fall is here and outdoor fire pits are warming up across the Midwest. The Palatine Fire Department reminds residents to take proactive measures to keep their outdoor entertaining safe and fun for everyone. According to […]

Four Shot, One Dead at Party at House on Fairlawn Ave, Round Lake Park — Just South of Bengson Park on Round Lake

Sun Sep 29, 2019 01:34 pm Cardinal News

Round Lake Park police and Greater Round Lake FPD firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 to a report of shots fired with shooting victims at a house in the block of 500 […]

North Branch Chicago River Satellite View near Edgebrook Woods, Sunday, September 29, 2019

Chicago Fire Department Water Rescue for Person in the Water Central Ave and North Branch Chicago River, Chicago

Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:17 pm Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:30 AM Sunday September 29, 2019 to a report of a person in the water after jumping from a bridge near 5952 North Central Ave Chicago, Il. Squad 2 […]

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