One person was injured and airlifted to a hospital after being pinned under a tractor and partially submerged in water for over 30 minutes when a bridge collapsed under him near Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a reported water rescue in the 3200 block of N. Route 47 in unincorporated Woodstock at about […]
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HazMat technicians respond to chlorine leak discovered during routine check at water pump facility in Round Lake Beach
Public works crews conducting routine maintenance checks Friday morning discovered a leak from a chlorine tank at a Round Lake Beach water pump facility, prompting the response of over two dozen specialized HazMat technicians. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded at 10:27 a.m. Friday to a village water pump facility at 1641 Wood […]
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Farm machinery pulling anhydrous ammonia tank rolls over near Marengo
Fire officials say no injuries were reported after farm machinery pulling an anhydrous ammonia tank, which can be highly hazardous, rolled over near Marengo on Monday. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 4:40 p.m. Monday to the area of Kishwaukee Valley Road and Oleson Road in unincorporated Marengo. Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts […]
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Woman charged with mailing white powder substance to Woodstock Police Department, prompting hazmat response
A homeless woman was charged with mailing a letter containing a white powdery substance to the Woodstock Police Department, prompting a hazardous materials response earlier this month. Terri A. Reed, 34, who is listed as a transient from Woodstock, was charged with one count of disorderly conduct, a Class 3 felony. Woodstock Police Department Detective […]
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Nine employees hospitalized after ammonia leak sickens them at food plant in Lake Villa
Nine employees were hospitalized after an ammonia leak at a food plant in Lake Villa that sent ten fire departments to the scene Friday morning. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 11:20 a.m. Friday to C and F Packing Company, 515 Park Avenue in Lake Villa, for a report of an odor investigation. […]
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3 hospitalized after being sickened by chemical reaction at Fox River Grove restaurant
A HazMat team responded and three people were hospitalized after cleaning chemicals were poured down a drain inside Brunch Cafe in Fox River Grove Monday afternoon. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded around 12:10 p.m. Monday to the Brunch Cafe, 935 Route 22, for a report of a hazardous conditions call. Fox River […]
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Hazmat crews respond to chlorine leak at Barrington Village Hall
A chlorine leak at the Barrington Village Hall prompted a major hazmat response and nearby residents were told to shelter in place Saturday evening. The Barrington Fire Department and Barrington Police Department responded around 8:40 p.m. Saturday to the Barrington Village Hall, 200 South Hough Street, for a report of a chlorine leak. A small […]
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Truck driver crashes, spills pesticide in North Barrington neighborhood
Around 75 gallons of pesticide spilled after a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree in North Barrington, police said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 2:25 p.m. Tuesday to a single-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Carriage Road in North Barrington. Police found a 2007 Ford Truck, […]
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14 hospitalized, including 6 police officers and 4 firefighters, after chemical leak in Lincolnshire
Two people were in serious condition and 12 others, including six police officers and four firefighters, were hospitalized after an unknown chemical leak at a pool in Lincolnshire on Thursday. The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District and Lincolnshire Police Department responded around 2:20 p.m. Thursday to the community pool at 445 Village Green South for a […]