From Eric Haak's report on the Still & Box Alarm fire that occurred yesterday on Blue Island Avenue: Around 11:50 AM on Sunday, Engine 23 was the first to respond, reporting visible smoke coming from the roof of a two-story, 400 x 100-foot commercial building located just off the intersection of Bl

After your vehicle has been involved in an accident, you initiate a claim with your insurance provider and head to a nearby auto body shop for repairs. Most people don't think much about the parts being used during this process, assuming that the insurance company just wants the car to be safe and r

So, let's say you've just been in a little fender bender on the road. Once you're safe and out of immediate danger, there are a few key steps you should take before heading off to get your car repaired. First things first, prioritize your safety. After any accident, it's important to move your veh

This message comes from Larry Shapiro: A neighbor dialed the Northbrook Fire Department this afternoon (October 4, 2016) just before 2 PM, reporting smoke coming from the house located at 1801 Oak Avenue. When the first Northbrook unit arrived, they noticed smoke showing, and the alarm was escalate

After your vehicle gets into an accident, initiating a claim with your insurance provider and heading to a local auto body shop for repairs usually follows. Most people don’t spend much time thinking about the parts involved, assuming that the goal is simply to get the car back on the road sa

So, you’ve just been involved in a little fender bender on the road. While it may seem minor at first glance, there are several important steps to take between now and when you finally drop your car off at the repair shop. Here's what you should keep in mind: First things first, prioritize y

This message comes from Larry Shapiro: Earlier today, around 2 PM on October 4th, 2016, a neighbor in Northbrook dialed the local fire department to report thick smoke billowing out of a residence located at 1801 Oak Avenue. By the time the first Northbrook unit arrived, there was visible smoke, pr

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Infrastructure Failures Threaten Stormwater Systems Nationwide Since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on New Orleans, the city has seen a dramatic rise in water pipe leaks—tripling the previous numbers. This surge can be traced back to the catastrophic failure of federal levees during the sto

Struggling Infrastructure Puts U.S. Stormwater Systems Under Pressure Since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc, the water infrastructure in New Orleans has faced severe challenges. The number of leaks in the city’s aging water pipes has skyrocketed, tripling since the disaster. This surge is la

The Nacimiento Water Project, often referred to as "the lifeline for dwindling water resources" in San Luis Obispo County, California, represents a massive $176 million effort to enhance water availability for five local communities. This ambitious project features a 45-mile water pipeline, designed