At around noon on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016, the Chicago Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials situation, designated as Level 2, near State Street and Madison Street in the Loop area. The incident involved a 4-inch gas main that had been accidentally struck by a construction crew. A…

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July 23, 2016 – Millbrook, Little Rock-Fox FPD General Alarm house fire at 8700 Wilcox Ct. – Photos by Dave Weaver

At approximately noon on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016, the Chicago Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials incident (Haz Mat Level 2) in the Loop area of Chicago, close to State Street and Madison Street. The emergency arose due to a ruptured 4-inch gas main that had been struck by a con…

Saturday evening, Tim Olk responded to Libertyville's Box Alarm and shared these incredible images with us. I’ve added some of the photos he sent below, but there are more to see! The first set of photos showcases the impressive work of the Libertyville Fire Department. Tim’s ph…

Hey everyone, This just came in from Drew Gresik: On May 27th, 2016, there was an active fire at a bungalow located at 4236 Leland Avenue. When the first engine arrived, they found heavy smoke billowing from the attic. The firefighters quickly deployed two lines and managed to open up the roo…

Hey everyone, This just came in from Drew Gresik. On May 27th, 2016, there was a working fire at a bungalow located at 4236 Leland Avenue in Lyons. When the first engine arrived, they found heavy smoke billowing from the attic. The crew quickly deployed two lines and Riverside Truck 1629 was t…

It was a devastating scene in Leaf River this past Monday afternoon when a historic barn, over 150 years old, went up in flames around 3 p.m. The structure, located at the southeast corner of State Route 72 and Main Street, dated back to 1844 and had been in Nancy Stukenberg's family for genera…

Last Saturday evening, Tim Olk captured Libertyville’s Box Alarm and generously shared these images with us. Here's one of the shots he provided. The photo below shows the scene as it unfolded, offering a glimpse into the action taken by the Libertyville Fire Department.

As I sat down to write this update, my heart still aches for the community of Leaf River following Monday's devastating fire. The images circulating online show just how intense the inferno was, with flames completely consuming a historic barn that had stood for over 150 years. It’s a st…

Sure! Here's a rewritten version of the text: --- Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com: "Your house is on fire!" Those were the terrifying words from my neighbor, delivered via my wife's phone as we were heading to our car at O'Hare International Airport (January 17, 2016). Instantly, my wife b…

Excerpt from my personal account on DailyHerald.com:

"Your house is on fire!" That's what my neighbor said over the phone as my wife and I were heading to our car at O'Hare International Airport (January 17, 2016). My wife immediately became distressed, and I tried to reassure her, t…

No matter how durable a product is, its lifespan eventually comes to an end. Just like your car's tires, they too have their limits. How do you know when it's time to replace them? Is it when you can see Lincoln's head or when someone points it out to you? Here's what you should actually be …