This is a message from Dave Weaver, Radioman911:

The 1996 Aurora Flood is a powerful documentary that captures the devastating impact of one of the most extreme rainfall events in the region’s history. Over 17 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours, causing widesprea…

In the fast-paced and competitive world of solar engineering, it's tempting for EPCs to look for ways to cut costs, especially when it comes to upfront expenses. However, opting for a lower-cost overseas firm can often lead to hidden risks and long-term financial burdens that outweigh any initi…

This message comes from Eric Haak:

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27th, a fire broke out at the Midway Windows and Doors warehouse in the Village of Bedford Park. From what I could see, it started as an exterior fire that burned thro…

Excerpts from CookCountyRecord.com:

A federal appeals court has ruled that the village of Melrose Park had every right to terminate a firefighter for failing to meet its residency requirements, rejecting the firefighter’s claim that his dismissal violated his due …

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Two neighboring towns, Mundelein and Libertyville, are joining forces in a new partnership that aims to save money and improve emergency response efficiency. Officials say this collaboration is a smart move to make better use of resourc…

More photos from the 2-alarm house fire in Harvard on March 31, 2017. These images capture the intensity and effort of the firefighters as they worked to contain the blaze.

The Antioch Fire Department recently announced a major shift in emergency medical services on their official website:

By Fire Chief John Nixon

May 24, 2013

In response to the sudden departure of the village’s previous EMS provider, the Antioch Rescue …

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page:

A brand new custom Horton conversion built on a Freightliner chassis is now available for sale. This is a high-quality, fully equip…

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

A five-year-old girl from Aurora, Gracie White, became a real-life hero last month when she helped her family escape a fire. It was late at night, and Gracie was almost asleep in her mother’s bed when she heard loud shouting. A fir…

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

A five-year-old girl named Gracie White from Aurora became an unexpected hero last month when a fire broke out at her home. While she was almost asleep in her mother’s bed, she heard the shouts and realized something was wrong. It …

For several months, we've been keeping a close eye on the evolving relationship between the Village of Barrington and the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District. You can read our previous coverage here, here, here, here, and here. Recently, the *Daily Herald* reported that the Barring…

From the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance website:

From June 19 to 25, 2016, around 70 children who have suffered burns will gather at Camp "I Am Me" in Ingleside, Illinois, for the 26th annual event. Organized by the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) and held a…