house fire in Robbins 10-4-22

I just came across some interesting photos from a recent fire incident shared by 312 FIRE PHOTOS. On October 4, 2022, there was a box alarm in Robbins, Illinois, near the intersection of 135th and Trumbull. The building involved was an abandoned, wooden structure located in an area with overgro…
New engine for Buffalo Grove FD

Hey everyone, I just came across some exciting news from the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page. It looks like the Buffalo Grove Fire Department is expanding its fleet with a brand-new E-ONE Typhoon eMAX rescue pumper! Chief Mike Baker, Deputy Chief Bill Wagner, and the entire apparatus committe…
Things to Know About Home Solar Electricity in 2020

As we step into 2020, investing in a home solar electricity system has become a no-brainer for numerous compelling reasons. The most significant factor is the steep decline in the price of solar equipment, including panels, which has drastically reduced the initial capital investment required. …
Things to Know About Home Solar Electricity in 2020

By 2020, investing in a home solar electricity system had become a no-brainer for several compelling reasons. The most significant factor driving this trend is the steep decline in the cost of solar equipment, including panels, which has drastically reduced the initial capital outlay required. …
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Boosting Earthquake Resilience: Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Scrutiny

Shake, rattle, and maybe even tumble—these are the scenarios playing out in the minds of a group of young engineers from Tufts University. These innovators are currently deep into ev…
5 Signs Your Car is Misaligned

Driving to work one morning, I noticed something was off. My steering wheel felt slightly askew, and my car had a persistent pull toward the left. There was also this annoying noise that seemed to echo through the cabin. I hadn’t been in any serious accidents recently, so what could p…