Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Libertyville, Countryside fire departments collaborate in coldFeb 04, 2019 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills-based Countryside Fire Protection District and Libertyville fire department joined forces last week during the polar vortex, with a special unit respond...
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1 killed in semi crash on I-90 in Kane CountyJan 30, 2019 12:00 am - One person was killed Wednesday morning after a crash between two semitrailers that caused westbound lanes of Interstate 90 in Kane County to be shut down for several ho...
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Huntley fire protection district to build two new stations, headquartersJan 25, 2019 12:00 am - The Huntley Fire Protection District plans to build a new headquarters and two new fire stations for $13 million. The Huntley village board Thursday night reviewed conc...
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Fire leaves Vernon Hills apartment uninhabitable; no injuries reportedJan 20, 2019 12:00 am - Authorities continue to investigate the cause of an early morning fire Sunday that left a Vernon Hills apartment uninhabitable. No injuries were reported in connection w...
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Fox River & Countryside fire officials seeking tax increase againJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - Encouraged by what they believe has been increased support in recent elections, Fox River & Countryside fire officials are asking voters again this spring for a property...
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3 get to stay on St. Charles school board ballotJan 09, 2019 12:00 am - Three candidates running for seats on the St. Charles District 303 school board can stay on the April 2 ballot. The Kane County Electoral Board ruled Tuesday against cha...
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3 vie to stay on St. Charles school board ballotJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - A St. Charles woman says two St. Charles District 303 school board members violated the district's ethics policy and should be kicked off the April ballot. Danielle Penm...
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Fire damages Wauconda homeJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a home Tuesday morning in Wauconda. Firefighters responding at 8:10 a.m. at on the 400 block of South Barr...
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Suburban Hero: How a 7-year-old helped his neighbors escape a house fireDec 22, 2018 12:00 am - As Shaun Mielke Jr. ran through his neighbors' burning house last month, the only thing crossing his mind was making sure they got out safely. The 7-year-old, who lives ...
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Grainger workers, firefighters honored for saving man's lifeDec 19, 2018 12:00 am - Firefighters and paramedics from two Lake County departments were honored Wednesday for saving the life of a man whose heart stopped beating. Several of the man's co-wor...