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Four vehicle crash shuts down Lake Street in Bartlett Jun 5, 2012 12:00 AM
A four vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Lake Street in Bartlett late Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured, according to police. A vehicle struck a large utility pole during the crash.
Neighbors keep Hoffman Estates fire in check May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Firefighters say that a father and son's quick thinking after seeing a fire on Bridlewood Drive in Hoffman Estates, along with the help of some neighbors, prevented a home from more extensive damage. "We could have had a pretty substantial house fire," said Mike Figolah, assistant fire chief for the Bartlett Fire Protection District. "They did a really good job."
Traditions honored at Elgin firefighter memorial May 12, 2012 12:00 AM
About 50 area residents attended the Elgin Area Firefighters Memorial Service held Saturday at the Elgin Fire Barn #5 Museum. Traditions "define who we were, and who we are," Huntley Fire Chief James Saletta said. Representatives of about a dozen local fire departments attended the ceremony.
Fire leaves Elgin area home uninhabitable Apr 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Three residents were displaced Sunday after an early morning fire left an Elgin area home uninhabitable. A married couple and their daughter were home when the fire started in a bedroom in the northwest corner of the house, but managed to escape without serious harm.
Hinsdale fire chief takes Bartlett Fire assistant chief post Mar 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The Bartlett Fire Protection District announced Wednesday that Hinsdale Fire Chief Michael Kelly is leaving that department to become its assistant chief. Bartlett Fire Chief Mike Falese said he interviewed more than a dozen candidates and Kelly was picked for his personality and leadership style.
Car strikes school bus in Bartlett after driver falls asleep, police say Mar 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Schick Road in Bartlett was shut down for about an hour Thursday morning after a small school bus not carrying any students was struck by a vehicle whose driver had fallen asleep, authorities said. The bus’ driver, a 64-year-old woman, suffered what police called nonlife-threatening injuries in the collision.
Bartlett fire district warns of solicitationsFeb 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Officials from the Bartlett Fire Protection District have issued a warning that they are not in a partnership with a company soliciting local businesses to buy ads for a dry erase board project benefiting the fire district.
Car rolls over in Bartlett collision Feb 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Firefighters had to extract a driver from her car following a rollover accident Friday afternoon in Bartlett, authorities said.
Bartlett fire causes $200,000 in damage Jan 15, 2012 12:00 AM
A faulty fireplace started a blaze inside a Bartlett home Sunday afternoon, causing about $200,000 in damages, according to fire officials.
Derailment raises old fears of EJ&E/CN merger Nov 4, 2011 12:00 AM
No toxic substances leaked out during Thursday's derailment of a CN train in Bartlett, but the accident resonated with local leaders who cited safety in opposing CN's merger in 2009 with the smaller EJ&E Railroad, which extends through numerous north, west and south suburbs.
Metra service to Elgin expected to resume Friday Nov 3, 2011 12:00 AM
Metra service west of Bartlett is expected to resume Friday on the Milwaukee District West Line after the train derailment. Crews continue to clean up the wreckage and are trying to free up at least one track, Metra said. Buses will be employed to help complete commutes, but riders should expect delays.
Bartlett celebrates National Night Out in a big way Jul 29, 2011 12:00 AM
Bartlett Fire District apparatus get a new sign Jun 8, 2011 12:00 AM
The Bartlett Fire Protection District is placing new signs on their fire engines and ladder truck that say “Paramedics”, indicating that these emergency response vehicles have “Advanced Life Support” capabilities. These vehicles have the obvious fire suppression capabilities that most people are aware of, but they also have fully trained paramedics and the paramedic equipment. The personnel and equipment strategy has been in place in Bartlett since 2003 and is considered a best practice in the fire service industry.
Bartlett condo damaged during kitchen fire May 29, 2011 12:00 AM
A kitchen fire inside Bartlett condo caused about $45,000 in damage Sunday night, according to officials.
Car almost ends up in Bartlett pond May 28, 2011 12:00 AM
A driver who lost control of his car stopped just short of ending up in a Bartlett-area subdivision’s pond on Friday.
Detector alerts residents to Bartlett fire May 22, 2011 12:00 AM
A minor fire caused about $35,000 to a Bartlett home early Sunday morning, according to officials.
Bartlett fire injures 2 May 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Two people were taken to an area hospital after a fire inside the laundry room of a Bartlett condominium building caused more than $100,000 in damage Sunday night, according to fire officials.
Wisniewski, Wiley win Bartlett Fire board seats Apr 5, 2011 12:00 AM
Incumbent Donald Wisniewski and newcomer Kevin Wiley won the two seats on the Bartlett Fire Protection District board. Unofficial results showed Wisniewksi beating Martin Wallace by nearly a 2 to 1 ratio for the Cook County seat. Unofficial results, with all 22 precincts in DuPage County and 19 of 20 in Cook County reporting, showed Wisniewksi with 1,491 votes or 63.2 percent, versus Martin’s 869 votes or 36.8 percent.
Tempers flare over Bartlett fire district seat Mar 25, 2011 12:00 AM
Tensions between the two candidates for the Cook County seat on the Bartlett Fire Protection District boiled over during a candidates’ forum Thursday night.
Victim identified in fatal Bartlett fire Mar 14, 2011 12:00 AM
The DuPage County coroner has identified a man who died last week following a house fire in Bartlett. The victim was 62-year-old Dinesh Baxi, the coroner’s office said on Monday. Baxi died on Thursday, March 10, at a small fire on the 200 block of Gatewood Lane.