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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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‘[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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‘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 […]