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  • Firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District who responded to a fire in an apartment at 15200 block of Al Camino Terrace on Saturday morning said the next day that they did find a kitten that needed respiratory aid that they saved.
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Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor
Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…

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Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire
Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire Two Orland Park Police officers and one Orland Fire Protection District firefighter were injured Tuesday night (April 26, 2022) while responding to a house fire in the 8200 block of Legend Lane in Orland Park. The police officers were treated for smoke inhalation and…

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Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries
Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries

Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a report of a house fire on the 9100 block of 169th place in Orland Hills on the evening of March 18, 2022. The 911 call was from the homeowner who reported a fire in a back bedroom of the…

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Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

Posted on March 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire
Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire A woman and a firefighter were injured in an apartment Fire at 1834 S51st Court in the Town of Cicero that was reported around 9 PM on Wednesday evening, March 16, 2022. The fire was contained to the top unit of the 8 unit apartment building, fire…

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Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries

Posted on March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries
Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries

Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries A fire severely damaged an apartment building in the Town of Cicero at 5102 W 24th Place early Sunday morning, March 13, 2022. Chief Michael Piekarski reports there are no injuries, and the affected families declined accomodations from the Town of Cicero and found their own relocations.   The…

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House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries
House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries A fire gutted an apartment at 3129 S. 48th Court early Friday morning Feb. 4, 2022, but was quickly extinguished by the Cicero Fire Department, Fire Chief Michael Piekarski said. No one was injured in the six-unit apartment building but eight residents of the building have been…

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No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment
No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment

No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment A basement fire damaged a 4-Unit apartment building early Sunday morning (Jan. 30, 2022) in Orland Park. The fire was extinguished quickly and damage was kept to a small area of the basement, although smoke filled the building. Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD)…

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Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire
Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire A major fire in an apartment building at 2123 S. 51st Court in Cicero forced the displacement of more than 30 residents, Cicero Fire Chief Mike Piekarski said Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2021) morning. The fire erupted just after midnight and Chief Piekarski said that at least…

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Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….

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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial
Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

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Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial
Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial New memorial pays tribute to Lyons’ firefighters  By Steve Metsch The more than 500 men and women – many of them volunteers – who have worked for the Lyons Fire Department over the past 125 years will not be forgotten, officials of the Village of Lyons said Nov….

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Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary

Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary
Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary

Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary The Lyons Fire Department will celebrate its 125th Anniversary at a memorial dedication on Sunday Nov. 28, 2021 beginning at 12 NOON. The event will be outdoors at the Lyons Fire Department, 4043 Joliet Avenue in Lyons. The Lyons Fire Department was founded in 1896, Village President Chris Getty…

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Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries
Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 11:58 AM of a house fire on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by a neighbor who  noticed smoke coming from a house behind them in the 16800 block of 89th Ct. in Orland Hills. The first arriving companies arrived within 3…

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Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park
Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire in an apartment building at the 9300 block that spread to two apartments and caused smoke damage throughout the three-story, 12 unit apartment building on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. The…

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Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

Posted on August 20, 2021October 30, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents
Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…

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Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries
Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 9:46am of a house fire on Wednesday, August 11th by a neighbor that noticed smoke coming from an unoccupied house in the 14900 block of Dogwood. The first arriving companies arrived within 3 minutes from the time of the alarm. Battalion…

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Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage
Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

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Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

Posted on July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements
Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday outlined its achievements from the past year during an appearance before the Fire District’s Board of Trustees. Curt Unander, a 22-year resident of Orland Park who represents the Senior Advisory Board, reported that…

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