Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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York Center Fire District given green light on tax increaseNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - The York Center Fire District can move forward with plans to buy two new vehicles, replace aging equipment and renovate its fire station after voters approved a proposal...
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Round Lake voters favor fire requestNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Voters roundly approved the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District's request to borrow $4.5 million to fund modernization projects. Unofficial totals Tuesday night...
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Voters say 'no' to Pingree Grove fire referendumNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - For the third consecutive time voters rejected a request from the Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District to approve borrowing $8.5 million to replace two of its three...
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Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District board to remain same sizeNov 06, 2018 12:00 am - Voters in the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District have again refused to trim the size of the district's governing board to five members from seven. According to uno...
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Residents group makes final push for Fox River & Countryside fire district tax hikeNov 01, 2018 5:40 am - In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 6 election, a residents group has been making its final push to spread the word about a proposed property tax increase for the Fox Ri...
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Greater Round Lake Fire District seeks $4.5 million to update stationsOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - When a fire station alarm rings, the race is on for firefighters to get into their vehicles and to the scene. But at Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District's Fire ...
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Two injured in single-vehicle Dundee Township crashOct 28, 2018 1:00 am - Two men were injured Sunday when the car they were riding in crashed into a tree in Dundee Township, officials said. Crews responded about noon to Elgin Avenue, south of...
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No injuries in Sleepy Hollow garage fireOct 26, 2018 1:00 am - Two vehicles were destroyed but no one was injured in a garage fire Friday morning in Sleepy Hollow, authorities said. Rutland Township Fire Protection District Chief Ri...
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Turn in unwanted medication SaturdayOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Stevenson High School's Catalyst club and the Stand Strong Coalition invite people to participate in the annual National Take Back Day on Saturday by turning in unwanted...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...