Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Fire at Crystal Lake condominium complexFeb 24, 2014 12:00 am - A fire at a Crystal Lake condominium complex Monday severely damaged one unit, and smoke and water damage to other units left both buildings uninhabitable that night, fi...
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Endorsement: Yes to Grayslake fire district tax requestFeb 23, 2014 1:01 am - It's been six years since voters approved a tax rate increase for the Grayslake Fire Protection District to build a new fire station, add staff and buy equipment. The mo...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' to maintain Palatine rural fire district staffingFeb 23, 2014 12:01 am - Like most suburban government bodies reliant on property taxes, the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District has lost money as property values drop - $300,000 between 201...
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Palatine Rural Fire District asking for tax increaseFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - The head of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District said a drop in local property values is the reason the district is asking for a .05 percent tax hike on the ballo...
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Firefighters backing St. Baldrick's:Feb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Members of the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods and Wheeling Professional Firefighters union locals are combining on a fundraiser to benefit children fighting cancer. As part of ...
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Carpentersville fires firefighter accused of batteryFeb 11, 2014 12:00 am - Jason Elders, a part-time firefighter accused of beating a woman at a Christmas party he hosted, was terminated from the Carpentersville Fire Department Tuesday evening,...
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Frozen hydrants a challenge for crews battling Elburn fireFeb 08, 2014 8:07 pm - A fire broke out in a detached garage on the 3900 block of Fabyan Parkway in Elburn Friday night, authorities said. Six fire departments responded to the blaze about 5:3...
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Basement fire damages Algonquin houseFeb 08, 2014 9:38 am - An Algonquin resident returned home Friday night to find the house on fire. Firefighters were called at 9:12 p.m. to 2141 Cumberland Parkway, according to a news release...
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Flag disposal drop box:Feb 07, 2014 4:40 pm - The Countryside Fire Protection District collects worn, faded and otherwise unserviceable U.S. flags and ensures their proper retirement according to law. Flags can be l...
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Bus catches fire in Prospect Hts.Feb 06, 2014 8:42 pm - A Pace bus driver escaped uninjured after his bus caught on fire Thursday afternoon in Prospect Heights, authorities said. The bus didn’t have any passengers about 3 p.m...