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…

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 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 …

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy is a big fan of the classic Yogi Berra quote: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This mindset—having a clear vision for the futureâ€�…

From a reader:

A few weeks ago, I got a firsthand look at the brand-new MABAS Division 21 HAZMAT Support Unit, known as Decon 321. It's been in service for about a month now and is stationed at Roberts Park Station 2. This unit replaces an older Dodge Ram and brings wi…

From a reader:

Here’s a first look at the newly commissioned MABAS Division 21 HAZMAT Support Unit, Decon 321, which officially went into service just over a month ago. This state-of-the-art unit is stationed at Roberts Park Station 2, alongside the existing MAB…

Excerpts from MABAS-IL:

Subject: MABAS – Illinois Leadership Change – Transition Overview

Over the past few months, MABAS CEO Jay Reardon and the MABAS-Illinois leadership team have been working on a well-structured transition…

Excerpts from MABAS-IL:

Subject: MABAS – Illinois Leadership Change – Transition Overview

Following several months of careful planning and discussion, MABAS CEO Jay Reardon has announced his retirement from the role of MABAS-I…

This is from Dave Weaver:

Third Alarm (internal) house fire at 212 & 216 S. LaSalle St. – Photos by Dave Weaver/Radioman911

This message is from Mike Summa:

Hello,

These photos were taken in November 1978 in unincorporated Midlothian. I came across them while going through an old album and thought they were worth sharing with others who might be interested in local history.

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