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Tag: fire department

Posted inLocal Government

Village spends $90K to fix fire engine, buy ambulance parts

Avatar photo by Robert J. Lifka October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

The River Forest Village Board approved spending more than $90,000 in unexpected fire department expenses at its last September village board meeting. Of that total, $68,604 will cover the cost of three equipment items for the new ambulance that was ordered a year ago, and $23,302.21 will cover the cost of emergency repairs for engine […]

Posted inPolice & Fire

One dead in South Maple Avenue apartment fire

Avatar photo by Stacey Sheridan July 27, 2023July 31, 2023
Posted inNews

Austin apartment building explosion injures at least 8

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Shanel Romain, Michael Romain and Block Club Chicago Staff September 20, 2022September 20, 2022
Posted inPolice & Fire

Community shows warmth for those displaced by Lake Street fire

Avatar photo by Stacey Sheridan December 7, 2021December 7, 2021
Posted inPolice & Fire

Cause of Lake Street fire undetermined

Avatar photo by Stacey Sheridan November 30, 2021December 7, 2021
Posted inPolice & Fire

Lake Theatre reopens after fire next door

Avatar photo by Stacey Sheridan November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

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