Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Fox Lake fire, Chevy dealer partner to give kids a happy holidayDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - The Fox Lake Fire Protection District teamed up with Ray Chevrolet to help local children in need Friday night. Ray Chevrolet hosted a pizza party for 34 kids that incl...
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Lake Barrington girl honored for staying calm under fireDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - Near midnight, as the rest of her family slept, then-10-year-old Kaitlin Beers lay awake on her bunk bed because she didn't feel well. What happened next on that Thursda...
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3 Dundee-area fire entities exploring 'functional' consolidationDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - Though an actual merger is not yet feasible for three local fire operations, officials are exploring ways to collaborate, improve services and save money. Earlier this y...
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Fox River fire forgoes March referendum, battles with former presidentDec 14, 2015 12:00 am - March and, perhaps, the Ides of March were on the minds of Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District trustees Monday night. A decision on a possible spring tax increa...
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6 tips to keep your house safe from holiday firesDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - The Bartlett Fire Protection District will once again promote the "Keep the Wreath Red" program. "Keep the Wreath Red" is a holiday fire safety program designed to incr...
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Grayslake fire announces Keep the Wreath RedDec 07, 2015 12:00 am - Grayslake Fire Protection District officials have announced the start of an annual Keep the Wreath Red campaign in an effort to promote holiday safety. At each of distri...
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Lake in the Hills marks annual tree festival FridayDec 03, 2015 6:00 am - Lake in the Hills will mark its annual Festival of Trees Friday by transforming village hall into a winter wonderland. The village parks and recreation department spearh...
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Barrington Countryside Fire accepting Toys for Tots donationsDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District will accept donations for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program at its fire stations through Dec. 15. "We believe st...
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Fox River fire district examining alternative to tax hikeNov 24, 2015 12:00 am - Another failed tax increase request would be the worst outcome from efforts to maintain the financial solvency of the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District. So to...
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Bartlett industrial fire causes $500,000 in damageNov 23, 2015 12:00 am - A malfunctioning oven in a Bartlett industrial building caused a fire that broke out late Thursday night, leaving $500,000 in damage, but there were no injuries, officia...