DesPlaines votes to join RED Center

In a follow-up to several recent posts about the City of Des Plaines' ongoing debate over whether to join the RED Center for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) dispatch, the *Daily Herald* has published an article detailing the city’s decision to move forward with the change. The …
DesPlaines votes to join RED Center

In a follow-up to a series of articles about the City of Des Plaines' ongoing conversation on whether to join the RED Center for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) dispatch, the *Daily Herald* has published a new piece detailing the city's decision to move forward with the switch. The D…
3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-8-18

The first alarm fire of the year, classified as a 3-alarm, occurred on Monday night (January 8, 2018), as Chicago firefighters responded to a large mattress warehouse fire at 4041 S. Emerald Avenue. The structure, measuring 150 by 800 feet, was fully engulfed in flames, prompting a significant …
Alley garage fire in Chicago

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Alley garage fire at Maypole and Cicero in Chicago

A few hours ago, a small but intense fire broke out in an alley near the intersection of Maypole and Cic…
As seen around … Chicago (part 2)

Check out more photos from my recent trip to Chicago, which took place on March 12, 13, and 14, 2019. I had a great time exploring the city and capturing some unique shots along the way.

Here are some more photos from my recent trip to Chicago, March 12, 13, and 14, 2019.…
Alley garage fire in Chicago

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Alley garage fire at Maypole and Cicero in Chicago

Here are some photos from the scene of a recent alley garage fire that took place on Maypole and Cicero …