Bloomington (IL) Businesses Sustained ‘Significant Damage’ in Fire
Multiple businesses sustained significant damage Thursday night after a fire caused a roof to collapse in a one-story strip mall in Bloomington, fire officials said.
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Homicide and Arson Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead in IL Fire
Authorities are investigating a possible homicide and arson after a fire broke out at a home in North Lawndale, where firefighters discovered the body of…
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Fire Destroys IL Magnesium Plant
A massive two-alarm fire engulfed and destroyed the Chicago Magnesium Casting Company plant in Dixmoor Wednesday night into Thursday.
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Two Teens Found Dead from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in IL
Two teenagers were found dead by police in Hoffman Estates early Sunday in a case of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to medical examiners.
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Firefighter Injured at Chicago Furniture Store Flashover
A Chicago firefighter was injured in a fire at a furniture store Thursday night.
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One Killed, One Injured in Naperville (IL) House Fire
One person was killed and another injured Tuesday afternoon after fire gutted a single-family home on Naperville’s south side.
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Three Dead in IL House Fire
A father and his two sons died in a weekend house fire, authorities confirmed.
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Decatur (IL) Fire Chief to Retire After Three-Decade Career
After 30 years of service, Jeff Abbott is retiring as Decatur fire chief.
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Fire Damages LeClaire (IL) Restaurant
A fire severely damaged a LeClaire restaurant early Friday, authorities said.
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IL Firefighter, Police Officers Injured in CNG-Powered Garbage Truck Fire
A firefighter and two police officers were injured in an explosion while responding to the scene of a garbage truck on fire in Arlington Heights.
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Chicago Firefighters Vote No Confidence in Leadership
More than three years of working without a contract have led Chicago firefighters and paramedics to unanimously pass a no-confidence vote against department leadership.
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Bloomington (IL) Fire Department Near Full Staff Due to New Licensure Program
One of the biggest barriers to recruitment was the need for applicants to have a state-issued paramedic license before being hired.
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