Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Grayslake firefighters mourn former assistant chiefMay 07, 2022 1:00 am - The Grayslake Fire Protection District is paying tribute to a former volunteer firefighter who rose through the ranks to become assistant chief. Gene Hermon, who dedicat...
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Fox River fire district makes case for $13M bond issueMay 06, 2022 1:00 am - Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District officials made their case Wednesday night for a $13 million bond issue on the June 28 primary ballot. "Since 2011, when we...
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Schaumburg firefighter who volunteered for 9/11 response named Itasca chiefMay 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Battalion Chief John Schneidwind - one of three members of the Schaumburg Fire Department who traveled to the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist atta...
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No injuries reported after fire damages Bartlett-area homeMay 01, 2022 1:00 am - No injuries were reported after a weekend fire damaged a Bartlett-area home, authorities said Sunday. Firefighters from the Bartlett Fire Protection District called to t...
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Suburban Mosaic: Huntley first responders create program for people with developmental disabilitiesApr 25, 2022 5:30 am - Huntley first responders have launched a new program to help improve interactions with community members with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. The Huntle...
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Fox River fire district seeks voter support to increase property taxesApr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Homeowners in the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District will decide if they want to pay more property taxes for new equipment, fire trucks and a third fire stat...
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Paper burns in fire at Addison recycling center; No injuries reportedApr 17, 2022 1:00 am - No injuries were reported after fire broke out Saturday evening at a paper recycling facility in Addison. The Addison Fire Protection District said crews responding to a...
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Prospect Heights approves 69 townhouse units near Muir ParkApr 15, 2022 1:00 am - A controversial proposal by Lexington Homes for 69 townhouses north of Muir Park in Prospect Heights narrowly got the green light earlier this week with a 3-2 vote. Coun...
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'He's a pillar': Former Antioch fire chief remembered for service to hometownApr 06, 2022 5:00 am - Visitation and funeral services for Dennis Volling will be held at Antioch Fire Department Station 1, but not solely because of his 55-year tenure with the organization,...
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Wauconda Fire District Chief David Geary to retireApr 01, 2022 1:00 am - Wauconda Fire District Chief David Geary is retiring from the organization he first joined as a part-time firefighter in 1977. Geary's last day will be May 20 when he'll...