Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Commendations presented after cardiac arrest saveMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Five members of the Vernon Hills-based Countryside Fire Protection District were honored for lifesaving efforts at the May 21 regularly scheduled meeting of the fire dis...
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Abandoned car found in pond near Hanover Park, state police locate driverMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - When firefighters found a car floating in a retention pond near the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway Sunday morning, they feared the worst. The reality proved far less alarming. ...
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Water rescue operation in Loon Lake in AntiochMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - A water rescue operation is underway for one or more people in Loon Lake in Antioch Sunday night. The Antioch Fire Protection District declined to comment, saying they w...
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Barrington sues fire district for $1.2 millionMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - A lawsuit filed by Barrington Wednesday charges the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District is refusing to pay at least $1.2 million owed to a formerly joint fir...
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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District to celebrate 75th anniversaryMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District will celebrate its 75th anniversary June 7, with activities at the fire station, 115 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire. Th...
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Vintage fire trucks on display Saturday in Lake BarringtonMay 15, 2015 1:00 am - The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District will present a "historic" collection of vintage fire trucks and firefighting equipment Saturday, at its first antique...
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Sleepy Hollow police join in Torch Run benefitsMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - The Sleepy Hollow Police Department has planned a summer full of fun to benefit for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. These events are being held in co...
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Why U-46 board opposes Bartlett's proposed tax districtMay 06, 2015 5:30 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 could lose between $30,000 and $50,000 in yearly property tax revenues if Bartlett establishes a downtown taxing district, officials said...
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Garage catches fire in Round Lake ParkMay 04, 2015 1:00 am - A fire in Round Lake Park Monday afternoon gutted a garage and caused smoke and heat damage to the attached house, fire officials said. The fire broke out just before 3...
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No hydrants in Barrington Hills, other suburbs a challenge for firefightersApr 29, 2015 5:30 am - The fire that gutted a Barrington Hills mansion earlier this month illustrates the kind of herculean challenge that suburban fire departments face when battling blazes i...