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How 3 Glendale Heights officers saved 6-year-old, evacuated building during condo fire
Sep 19, 2020 6:14 PM - Three Glendale Heights police officers saved the life of a 6-year-old boy and helped evacuate a fire-ravaging condominium building after an explosion last month. -
Suburban Hero: Good Samaritan opens door to victim of domestic violence
Sep 13, 2020 9:34 AM - Kyla Davis was recognized as a good Samaritan by Arlington Heights village and police officials, who say things could have turned out much worse had the Skokie resident not been there to help a victim of domestic violence. -
Suburban Hero: Wheeling cop rescues boy she knew from pickup games
Jul 26, 2020 9:15 AM - Wheeling Police Officer Angela Kaehler was just minutes into her patrol shift when she spotted smoke billowing from a mobile home park. -
Suburban Hero: Arlington Heights boy making much-needed personal protection equipment
Jul 12, 2020 8:38 AM - An Arlington Heights boy has been making much-needed personal protection equipment for health care workers. -
Marketing pro from Hoffman Estates puts skills to use helping victims of domestic violence
Jun 13, 2020 6:20 PM - Mary McLeod of Hoffman Estates uses her 23 years experience as a visual marketer for Sears to create displays at the WINGS Resale Store in Schaumburg, keeping items moving off the shelves and raising money to shelter victims of domestic violence. -
How Naperville water team leader coordinated two rescues in one day
May 26, 2020 9:03 AM - The rescues of two boaters stranded in the West Branch of the DuPage River in Naperville after one of May's many rainy days began long before the men got into the water. Here's how. -
Why a Chicago-area doctor feels called to serve people in their most critical moments
May 3, 2020 10:02 AM - For 25 years, Dr. Kaleem Malik of Burr Ridge has built his career around serving people in their most critical moments. But his role as an emergency medicine and trauma specialist extends beyond physical health. It's about providing hope. -
Ice rescue in North Barrington felt like it was 'meant to be'
Apr 18, 2020 8:12 PM - A North Barrington resident and ADT technician have been honored for rescuing a man who plunged into an icy lake in Janaury while icy skating. -
Suburban Heroes: Regulars boost Carol Stream pancake house owner, who then feeds workers, families, elderly
Apr 5, 2020 12:00 PM - The owner of Mapleberry Pancake House in Carol Stream is stepping up to help others -- and they're helping her right back. -
Son, first responders honored for saving Carol Stream man
Mar 21, 2020 7:34 PM - The Carol Stream Fire Protection District recently recognized six firefighters, a police officer and a 24-year-old man for their role in saving life of the man's father.
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