Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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At Bartlett's next health fair, it's all about pinkAug 15, 2012 7:00 am - It's all about pink at the Pink Heals Health Fair and Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 22, in Bartlett. This event is all about health. Visitors can check their bone density...
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Former Chicago fire commissioner now deputy chief — in Carol StreamAug 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Bob Hoff has been a firefighter for more than 35 years. He twice received the Chicago Fire Department’s top award for bravery and rose through the ranks until he eventua...
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Brush pile catches fire in LombardAug 10, 2012 10:16 pm - A pile of brush collected during July storms in Lombard ignited into flames Friday afternoon, and took crews 90 minutes to bring under control, authorities said. The fir...
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E. Dundee fire district wants new station on ballotAug 09, 2012 2:00 pm - East Dundee fire district trustees will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, to discuss an ordinance that would place a referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot...
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One person injured, dog killed, in Antioch house fire Tuesday nightAug 08, 2012 1:59 pm - One person was injured and a dog was killed in a house fire near Antioch, fire officials said Wednesday. Antioch Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Chris Lienhardt s...
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Palatine Rural fire chief testifies before Congressional subcommitteeJul 31, 2012 12:09 pm - The job duties of local fire chiefs typically don’t include trips to Washington, D.C., to testify before congressional subcommittees. But that’s exactly what Inverness-b...
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Sugar Grove names Citizen of the YearJul 27, 2012 6:30 pm - If there is a fundraiser to support or a volunteer needed in Sugar Grove, chances are Helen Jorgensen is involved. That’s part of the reason the 48-year resident of the ...
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Algonquin cardboard boat races promote cancer awareness at festJul 26, 2012 12:58 pm - Each year the Algonquin Founders’ Days Festival entertains the crowds with a boat race. The boats are made of cardboard and duct tape and contestants are given an hour t...
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Algonquin Founders' Days provides family funJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Family-friendly. Special-needs carnival time. Music that spans the decades. A battle of the bands contest. A 5K run. And of course, tasty food, fun rides, contests and ...
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Wood Dale man dies after falling from treeJul 23, 2012 9:31 pm - A 43-year-old Wood Dale man died early Sunday morning, just hours after falling from a tree in a wooded area near his home, according to the Cook County medical examiner...