The Richmond Township Fire Protection District announced they are mourning the death of an active-duty firefighter with over 28 years of fire service experience. Fire officials Saturday evening said it was with “great sadness and regret” to announce that Firefighter-Paramedic James Bove III died on Friday. Bove “selflessly dedicated” over 28 years to the fire […]
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‘Dedication, bravery, and compassion’: Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District mourns death of firefighter
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District is mourning the death of a retired firefighter who served the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills area for nearly 40 years. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District announced Friday that Firefighter-EMT Ron Houghton had died. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we […]
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Officials mourn death of veteran firefighter who recently retired from Huntley Fire Protection District
Officials are mourning the death of a Huntley Fire Protection District lieutenant who died on Wednesday after recently retiring due to an advanced-stage cancer diagnosis. Huntley Fire Chief Scott Ravagnie on Friday announced the death of Lieutenant Ken Larsen. Larsen was a 21.5-year veteran of the Huntley Fire Protection District. He began his service in […]
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‘A very great soul:’ Fire chief announces death of Antioch firefighter-paramedic, inspector
An Antioch firefighter-paramedic and inspector, who was described as a “very great soul” and an “amazing person,” has died, the fire chief announced. Antioch Fire Chief Jon Cokefair said Brad Edwards died Thursday evening. Edwards was a firefighter, paramedic and inspector with the Antioch Fire Protection District. Cokefair said it was “with a heavy heart” […]
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Fire department remembers Lincolnshire firefighter who died 3 years ago in off-duty accident in Fox Lake
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, […]