A major house fire broke out in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the fire department to respond with three alarms. The location posed significant challenges due to a long driveway and dense tree coverage, which slowed down emergency access and complicated firefighting efforts. Several…

Grayslake Fire Commissioner Greg Koeppen recently shared some exciting news with us—construction has officially begun on Station #3, located at 22405 Peterson Road. He provided a few photos of the site taken in October 2011, giving us a first look at the progress being made.

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The Broadview Fire Department held a live fire training session on Thursday at the intersection of Filmore and 17th Street. The exercise involved setting controlled room fires in an empty house, which quickly escalated into a fully involved structure after several hours of intense training. Fir…

The Lake County News Sun recently published a story highlighting the Antioch Fire Department’s recent purchase of a used ambulance from the Town of Paris. This move is seen as a strategic financial decision that could significantly reduce costs as the village explores its future emergenc…

Check out this brand new custom Horton conversion on a Ford F550 chassis, recently completed for LaGrange Park. This ambulance is built to the highest standards, featuring a sleek and functional design that's perfect for emergency medical services.

Brand new custom Horton…

This is from Steve Redick:

So, I was at Montrose and Nagle a couple of nights ago. It was a big house, and it looked like the fire was coming out of the second floor. I tried to get a better look, but the local cops were more interested in the g…

Here are some production photos of the new fire truck being built for the Clarendon Hills Fire Department by Pierce, unit number 30266. These images give a great look at the progress being made on this new apparatus.

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Just two days after promoting a new police superintendent from within the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to appoint Alicia Tate-Nadeau, a senior official from the Illinois National Guard, to lead the Office of Em…

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Just two days after promoting a new police superintendent from within the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to name Alicia Tate-Nadeau, a high-ranking official in the Illinois National Guard, as the new head of the …

Chevy Silverado HD trucks are powerful and reliable workhorses, built to handle tough jobs and rough conditions every day. Whether you're hauling heavy loads or navigating challenging terrain, your truck needs consistent performance from its engine. One of the most important ways to ensure that…

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Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy often quotes the famous Yogi Berra saying, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This belief in having a clear vision for the future inspired the …