Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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How suburban fire chiefs collect both pensions and paychecksDec 12, 2018 4:30 am - Mitch Crocetti's job pays pretty well, but his old job pays him even better. The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District chief receives $117,500 a year in h...
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Fox River and Countryside fire officials weighing cost-saving optionsNov 30, 2018 12:00 am - Six failed attempts at collecting more property tax revenue from residents have taken a toll on Fox River and Countryside fire officials. The cash-strapped fire/rescue d...
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Hawthorn Mall redevelopment key for Vernon HillsNov 25, 2018 12:00 am - Vernon Hills' numerous retail centers will be humming with holiday shoppers in coming weeks, but village officials want to ensure the allure is year round. With pressure...
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No one injured in South Elgin apartment fireNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - No one was injured Tuesday when a fire damaged an unoccupied apartment building in South Elgin, officials say. South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District firef...
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Fire destroys mobile home near BarringtonNov 18, 2018 12:00 am - No injuries were reported Sunday in a fire that destroyed a mobile home near Barrington, fire officials said. Crews responded at 11:53 a.m. to a farm property in the 280...
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Fire breaks out at century-old Libertyville home under renovationNov 18, 2018 12:00 am - Libertyville firefighters said they put out a fire early Sunday morning at a century-old home undergoing renovation. At 12:34 a.m., firefighters responded after a Cook S...
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Oxygen masks for pets donated to Lisle-Woodridge fire districtNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - There's always a chance people aren't home when a fire breaks out in their house or apartment. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for their pets. Lisle-Woodridge Fire...
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One hurt as fire sweeps through house near NapervilleNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - Firefighters are still probing the cause of a massive blaze that destroyed a three-story house near Naperville Monday night and sent one person to the hospital to be tre...
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Bartlett fire district hosts toy driveNov 09, 2018 12:00 am - The Bartlett Fire Protection District and Auto Truck Group will again team up to participate in the Marine Corps Christmas Toys for Tots collection program. In addition,...
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With $4.5 million secured, upgrades at Greater Round Lake Fire District beginNov 09, 2018 12:00 am - Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly supported the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District's request to borrow $4.5 million to modernize facilities and equipment. Now, the ...