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Spring Grove, Richmond firefighters respond to over 20 calls for gas odors in homes after work on Nicor transmission station

Firefighters in Spring Grove and Richmond responded to over 20 calls for natural gas leaks or odors Tuesday after Nicor performed work on a transmission station in the area. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District first responded around 11:56 a.m. Tuesday to Richmond Grade School, 5815 Broadway Road, for a report of an odor investigation. […]

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Students sent home for the day after gas leak prompts evacuation of school in Richmond

Students were sent home for the day after a gas leak prompted the evacuation of Richmond Grade School, amid firefighters being called to multiple reported gas leaks in Richmond Tuesday. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded around 11:56 a.m. Tuesday to Richmond Grade School, 5815 Broadway Road, for a report of an odor investigation. […]

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Construction crews hit natural gas line, causing major gas leak in unincorporated Crystal Lake

Construction crews damaged a large gas line and caused a major gas leak Wednesday evening near Crystal Lake, prompting road closures that remain in place this evening. The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:01 p.m. Wednesday to Route 176 and Nish Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake. Nunda Rural […]