Excerpts from WGNTV.com: A fire broke out at a single-family home in unincorporated Crystal Lake, leaving one person injured. The incident occurred just after 6:30 a.m., when firefighters arrived at 6015 Blue Court to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Emergency crews quickly worked to

More from Eric Haak: If you're a fan of fire apparatus, here's an update. I recently came across eight rigs that were in staging at Roberts Park between April 11th and the time I posted earlier. Plus, there was a Bedford Park engine working that I forgot to include in my first post. Thought I'd sha

More from Eric Haak: If you're a fan of fire apparatus, here's an update. I've added eight more rigs that were on display at Roberts Park between April 11th and the Bedford Park engine that I initially missed in my first post. These photos capture some of the local fire departments' equipment in ac

This message came in on Saturday from Josh Boyajian: Last night, I headed into the city to 3318 W 38th Street. When I arrived, Engine 65 and Truck 52 were already on scene with heavy fire reported on the first and second floors of the building. Engine 109 pulled up behind and deployed a second line

On Sunday morning, Harvey firefighters responded to a residential fire at 328 E. 147th Place, where they found a small, one-and-a-half-story home fully engulfed in flames. The incident was classified as a Full Still Alarm, but the fire was quickly brought under control. Fortunately, no one was injur

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Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original content in English, making it more natural and adding extra details to reach over 500 characters: --- This message comes from Tim Olk: 25 x 40 Vacant 2 Flat defensive of operations Tim has shared several photos from a winter fire scene. T

Bill Friedrich shared the following details about the new MARION Rescue Pumper delivered to Elk Grove Township: This state-of-the-art rescue pumper is built on a Spartan Metrostar chassis with a 10-inch raised roof, offering enhanced visibility and interior space. It's powered by a robust Cummins e

The Highland Park Fire Department was called to a fire in the attic of a large, three-story brick home on Sheridan Road shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames coming through the roof of the residence located in the 1400 block of the street. The incident was quickl

The Highland Park Fire Department was called to a fire in the attic of a large, three-story brick home on Sheridan Road shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed flames coming through the roof of the house, prompting an immediate escalation to a working fire response. As uni

Each October, professionals from all walks of life come together to celebrate **Manufacturing (MFG) Day**. This nationwide event allows companies to open their doors and showcase the behind-the-scenes work that keeps industries running smoothly. It's a time for connection, education, and inspiration

Each October, professionals from a wide range of industries come together to celebrate **Manufacturing (MFG) Day**. This national event gives companies the chance to open their doors and share what they do with the public. It's a day all about education, connection, and showing off the power of manu