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Published Tuesday January 08 2019 11:18 am.
Anna Harden, an 8th grader at St. Peter Lutheran School in Arlington Heights, finished the cross-country season retaining the national champion title. Anna, a three-sport athlete, has been running for the St. Peter cross country team since she was in 4th grade and immediately found success in one of her greatest passions. It was quickly […]
Published Thursday December 20 2018 12:59 pm.
A Cashier Supervisor Manager at a Chicagoland Walmart was part of a joyous surprise at the big box store when a man walked in a Chicagoland Walmart, showed her a big wad of cash, and told her he would love to help some families with young children by paying of their layaway accounts. The generous […]
Posted in Accolades
Published Monday December 03 2018 11:14 am.
For the final time, the late president’s service dog served him by resting near the side of his casket. Sully, the service dog of former president George H.W. Bush, spent Sunday night, December 2, 2018 lying in the foreground of his US flag-draped casket. Jim McGrath, spokesman for the Bush family, tweeted out a photo […]
Published Thursday September 20 2018 7:44 pm.
A volunteer for the Yavapai County Arizona sheriff’s office has probably saved the life of a dog that was tied to a moving semi-trailer truck. The dog was trying to keep pace with the truck as it headed toward an interstate highway. On their official Facebook page, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported that a […]
Posted in Accolades, Public Service
Published Thursday August 30 2018 8:29 pm.
Rockford-area residents rescue woman from submerged car off Interstate 90 near Huntley on Aug. 3, 2018. (Video provided by Illinois State Police) Eleven people were presented commendation letters recently from the Illinois State Police in Downers Grove for helping save the life of Joanna Girmscheid, age 26, of Libertyville, after her car crashed into a […]
Posted in Accolades, FIREBLOG C
Published Wednesday August 08 2018 10:46 pm.
It started off as a small idea to help raise money for some friends, it turned into 13 lemonade stands and the money going to a family that needs it now more than ever. On July 21, 2018 a reckless driver rear-ended the Lendino family’s car and pushed it into the intersection where the car […]
Posted in Accolades
Published Tuesday June 26 2018 3:02 pm.
Arlington Heights Heights police officer Matt Boucek taking time to talk to kids before their Metra train ride, and join them for a picture at the Arlington Heights downtown Metra train station Monday. Good memories for kids on a summer day in Arlington Heights. ^^ MOBILE? USE VOICE MIC ^^ facebook … GET ALERTS on […]
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Published Tuesday June 26 2018 2:54 pm.
After responding to an EMS call and returning in service, firefighters with Charlotte Fire Station 18 in North Carolina helped out with a family in need. Engine 18’s crew “stumbled across a family desperately trying to fill up a kiddy pool by filling pots from the sink for a little boys birthday on this sweltering […]
Posted in 24/7 Fire Rescue!, Accolades
Published Tuesday February 06 2018 7:21 pm.
The Village of Arlington Heights celebrates the 20th annual Hearts of Gold on Saturday February 17, 2018 with a banquet that recognizes people who live or work in the Village for their extraordinary contributions. The Special Events Commission organizes the event, which honors 11 people chosen for a Heart of Gold Award. Recipients are chosen […]
Posted in Accolades
Published Tuesday December 19 2017 3:00 pm.
The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is pleased to announce that WALTER PRESTEL has been named its 2017 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Drew Smith presented Firefighter Prestel with the award at the Annual Member Recognition Luncheon, Friday, December 15, 2017. This year six of the 45 members of the PHFD were nominated with […]
Posted in Accolades, FIREBLOG B
Published Tuesday December 12 2017 12:45 pm.
On Monday December 11, 2017 the Prospect Heights City Council Meeting, the Prospect Heights Police Department honored Officer of the Year Officer Kevin Lange. Several police officers were also honored for going above and beyond the call for duty. Officer Kevin Lange was named Monday, December 11, 2017 as the 2017 Prospect Heights Police Officer […]
Posted in Accolades
Published Monday April 24 2017 7:55 am.
Illinois sailor Michael Glajdik, killed in the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor was laid to rest Saturday April 22, 2017 with full military honors. Hundreds of people gathered in Joliet Saturday to pay their respects to Michael Glajdik. The 25-year-old sailor who was from Lockport Township was on the U.S.S. Oklahoma on December […]
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