Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Hoffman Estates to consider tax break for 184-acre developmentFeb 07, 2017 4:30 am - Hoffman Estates officials are still moving through the preliminary stages of their review of a 184-acre residential and retail development at the northwest corner of rou...
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Two potentially major fires in Bartlett stoppedFeb 07, 2017 12:00 am - Bartlett Fire Protection District crews responded to two separate fire calls Sunday that had good outcomes due to early detection and quick action. The first call, to th...
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Barrington Countryside, Huntley Fire Districts enter new aid agreementFeb 01, 2017 12:00 am - The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District entered into an automatic aid agreement with the Huntley Fire Protection District this week. Under the terms of the ...
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Fox River & Countryside fire chief: 'We are cash poor'Jan 31, 2017 4:30 am - Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District officials on Monday continued preparations for an April tax increase referendum even while keeping one eye on the money vacu...
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Overnight fire guts Barrington-area mansionJan 31, 2017 12:00 am - A four-alarm fire swept through a Barrington-area mansion early Tuesday morning, forcing police to shut down Cuba Road for more than six hours while firefighters from 27...
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Itasca fire district seeking tax hikeJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - The Itasca Fire Protection District is asking voters for roughly $1 million in additional property taxes to pay for the rising cost of salaries, employee benefits, build...
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Police on scene of man barricaded in Wauconda homeJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - Wauconda police are on the scene of a man who has barricaded himself in a house and implied threatening activity, police said. Authorities are on the 600 block of East B...
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Firefighters, teacher team up for ice rescue demonstrationJan 19, 2017 12:00 am - A Countryside Fire Protection District crew teamed with a Vernon Hills High School teacher to demonstrate icy water rescues for students Thursday. Outdoor/adventure educ...
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Hampshire fire district seeking tax hikeJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - Hiring more firefighters, opening a second fire station and improving response times could become a reality for the Hampshire Fire Protection District if voters support ...
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How Fox River & Countryside fire tax bills could double in AprilJan 13, 2017 12:00 am - Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District customers would see taxes paid to the district nearly double if they approve an April referendum trustees voted to put on th...