Excerpts from DailyHerald.com: Mount Prospect Fire Chief Brian Lambel is asking the village’s board of fire and police commissioners to terminate an employee who, according to the chief, made threatening remarks. The incident has sparked a formal investigation and raised concerns within the

The Courier-News recently published a story highlighting how Carpentersville managed to save two firefighters from being laid off, thanks to a collaborative effort between village officials and the union representing Local 4790 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Due to a $400,000 bu

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Introduction Brewing is a complex and delicate process where every detail matters. From the selection of ingredients to the final packaging, each step contributes to the overall quality of the beer. Among the many components involved, solenoid valves often go unnoticed but play a vital role in ensur

Here's a message from Art Zern: The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a General Alarm call just before midnight on Saturday, September 5, 2020, for a structure fire. Engine 1 and Chief 3 arrived to find a two-story duplex engulfed in heavy flames on the C and D sides, with fire spreading to bot

This message is from Art Zern: The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a General Alarm call just before midnight on Saturday, September 5th, 2020, for a structure fire. Engine 1 and Chief 3 arrived to find a two-story duplex engulfed in heavy fire on the C and D sides, with flames spreading to bo

When your brakes start squealing or you find yourself pushing harder on the pedal to stop, it's time to take your car to a trusted auto repair shop. You're told that your brakes or rotors need replacing, and after the work is done, you feel relieved and safe again. But then, just a few months later,

When your brakes start squealing or you find yourself pressing harder to stop, it’s time to take your car to an auto body shop. You’re told the brakes or rotors need replacing, and after the repair, you feel safe again. But then, just a few months later, the same issue returns—s

This report comes from Daniel Hynd: The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded to a house fire on the evening of January 4, 2024, in the 800 block of Bell Flower Lane.   Fire crews arrived just before midnight and found heavy smoke coming from the structure. Upon entry, they discovered significa

This report comes from Daniel Hynd: The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded to a house fire on the evening of January 4th, 2024, at the 800 block of Bell Flower Lane.   Fire crews arrived just before midnight and found heavy smoke coming from the property. Upon entry, they discovered a signif

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The Prospect Heights Fire Department (FPD) held their open house on Saturday, and Drew Smith shared the following account: At the start of the event, there were two special moments. First, a memorial was dedicated to Thomas O’Donoghue, a former president of the Board of Trustees. It was a