The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District said they are remembering a veteran firefighter and father who died in an off-duty accident in Fox Lake three years ago today. Mark Amore, 46, of McHenry, died on April 16, 2020, while working at his side job as a heavy equipment operator for Pirtano Construction. Amore was operating a […]
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Fire department mourns unexpected death of retired North Chicago firefighter
The North Chicago Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 54-year-old retired firefighter who unexpectedly died on Monday, authorities said. The North Chicago Fire Department said Christopher Shearer, 54, served on the department for 20 years. Shearer grew up in North Chicago and “remained proud of his community.” He began working for the department […]
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Funeral arrangements set for Lake County firefighter who died at age 49 following cancer battle
Funeral arrangements are set to take place this coming week for a North Chicago firefighter who died at the age of 49 following a battle with cancer. Keith Peacy, 49, died on Monday, according to the North Chicago Fire Department. Peacy fought a “long courageous battle” against colon cancer with his family and loved ones […]
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North Chicago firefighter forced to retire due to cancer dies at age 49
A North Chicago firefighter, who had worked for several fire departments in Lake County, has died at the age of 49 following a battle with cancer, the department announced Monday. Keith Peacy, 49, died on Monday, according to the North Chicago Fire Department. Peacy fought a “long courageous battle” against colon cancer with his family […]
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‘[He] will truly be missed’: Fundraiser started for family of Beach Park firefighter found dead in Gurnee
Nearly $4,000 has been raised so far to cover funeral costs for a 32-year-old Beach Park firefighter who died suddenly last week. He is remembered as a “great leader and mentor.” Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said that Christian Samuels, 32, of Beach Park, was found dead around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn, […]
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Beach Park Fire Department mourns sudden loss of 32-year-old firefighter-paramedic
The Beach Park Fire Department announced they are mourning the sudden loss of a 32-year-old lieutenant firefighter who died on Wednesday in Gurnee. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that Christian Samuels, 32, of Beach Park, was found dead around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn, 6161 West Grand […]
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‘Wonder woman’: Algonquin-Lake in the Hills firefighter-paramedic dies after battle with disease
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District is mourning the loss of a firefighter-paramedic who died following a battle with a new illness, just years after successfully beating cancer. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District announced Wednesday evening the death of firefighter-paramedic Tammie Pullin. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected […]
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Medical examiner releases cause, manner of death after off-duty Lake County firefighter found dead in Chicago
The medical examiner said the sudden death of an off-duty Great Lakes Fire Department firefighter, who leaves behind three children, has been ruled a suicide. The Great Lakes Fire Department, based near North Chicago, announced the death of Lieutenant Jeffrey Peters on Sunday. “We are devastated by the loss of one of our own.” Chicago […]
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‘We are devastated’: Lake County’s Great Lakes Naval Fire Department mourns sudden death of firefighter
The Great Lakes Fire Department, stationed near North Chicago, announced that one of its firefighters, a 21-year veteran of the department, died suddenly Sunday morning in Chicago. “Today at Great Lakes Fire Department we are devastated by the loss of one of our own,” the department announced Sunday afternoon. Lieutenant Jeff Peters, who resided in […]