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Tag result for article published on Fri June 14 2019 2:40 pm. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
In early May 2019, massive flooding occurred in the southwest region of Illinois, caused by a levee breaking along the Illinois River. The flooding caused damage and major devastation throughout the region. First Responders in that area were overwhelmed by the flooding and requested the assistance of neighboring police, fire, and military personnel. The Village […]
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Tag result for article published on Sun August 19 2018 8:56 pm. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
A 14-year-old boy, who was rescued Friday evening August 17, 2018 from Lake Michigan water in Waukegan Harbor died this weekend, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office. The boy was swimming in a channel in a restricted area, and was underwater for about 30 minutes before being pulled out by fire department divers Friday […]
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Tag result for article published on Sun September 24 2017 7:20 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Geneva police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:48 AM Sunday September 24, 2017 to a report of a fire at Fox Valley Ice arena, 1996 South Kirk Rd Geneva, Il. Police and firefighter/paramedics arrived to find smoke showing from the Fox Valley Ice Arena. MABAS Division 13 Box Alarm on Box #2921 for a structure fire […]
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Tag result for article published on Mon April 13 2015 9:11 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
VIDEO: The EF-4 tornado that struck Ashton, Rochelle and Fairdale as it forms near Ashton, Illinois. The EF-4 tornado last week on April 9, 2015 caused destruction for 29 miles with a path that was up to 1/2-mile wide. The tornado passed through a sparsely populated rural area of Illinois. The tornado killed two people […]
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Tag result for article published on Wed January 07 2015 6:10 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Norwood Park Fire Department with a 2nd Alarm Box on Gunnison Street (VIDEO CREDIT: Steve Reddick). Norwood Park firefighters responded to a house fire about 5:15 a.m. at 7916 Gunnison Street. Wednesday and immediately called for a box alarm on arrival. Firefighters had trouble getting water on the fire because of frozen hydrants in weather […]
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Tag result for article published on Tue September 30 2014 6:34 pm. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:34 PM Tuesday to a report of a fire in an apartment/condo at Terrace of Elk Grove Village, 920 Ridge Square Elk Grove Village, IL. Police were first on the scene and evacuated the second and third floors. Police reported a fire in an apartment/condo on the […]
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Tag result for article published on Tue June 03 2014 7:30 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:52 AM Tuesday toa commercial building fire at Taurus Tool & Engineering, 525 Estes Avenue Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a machine was on fire inside a building. Schaumburg firefighter/paramedics in Ambulance 53 reported smoke showing immediately as they were responding to the scene. Warehouse […]
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Tag result for article published on Sun February 16 2014 5:42 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
A 4-11 alarm fire with multiple towers, multi-versals, and handlines on the fire building and exposure buildings next-door in the Northlake/Melrose Park Area. Northlake firefighters responded about 5:50 p.m. Saturday to a report of a commercial building fire at Higgins Road and Dickens Avenue. Upon arrival they found a tire sale/service/and storage building well-involved with […]
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Tag result for article published on Tue January 28 2014 12:41 pm. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Lake Forest police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:40 PM Tuesday to a report of a house fire in the block of 180 West Laurel Ave Lake Forest IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics responded to a house fire on Laurel Avenue west of Green Bay Road. The large luxury mansion fire was quickly elevated to a Second […]
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Tag result for article published on Wed January 22 2014 8:18 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Cicero firefighters firefighters responded about 6:00 p.m. Tuesday to a warehouse/factory fire at 1600 54th Avenue. By 6:15 p.m. fire command called for a box alarm which brought mutual aid fire department from neighboring communities. The firefighter response was elevated through the night. A second alarm was activated at 6:26 p.m., a third alarm was […]
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Tag result for article published on Mon January 13 2014 3:12 pm. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
After 39 service years with the Village of Arlington Heights, nine serving as its Fire Chief, Glenn Ericksen has announced his retirement from the Arlington Heights Fire Department effective February 13, 2014. Upon his retirement, Chief Ericksen, who was the fourth Fire Chief since the Department changed from a Volunteer Department to a full-time paid […]
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Tag result for article published on Sun December 29 2013 8:52 am. CLICK TITLE TO EXPAND.
Evanston police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:24 a.m. Sunday to a report of a commercial building fire on Davis Street near Oak Avenue. First firefighters on the scene reported a confirmed fire with fire showing through the roof. Courage of a firefighter #fire #Evanston @EvanstonFD @CityofEvanston pic.twitter.com/plXTtinXeT — Giselle Coindreau (@gcoindreaus) December 29, 2013 Fire […]
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