Firefighters and paramedics in North Chicago were recently reunited with a man and a woman whose lives they saved in separate incidents, officials said. The North Chicago Fire Department said they recently responded to a 911 call involving a woman experiencing a severe medical emergency. The woman was initially responsive when the crew first arrived […]
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‘Heinous act’: Firefighters rescue, rehome kittens found left for dead in porta-potty toilet in North Chicago
Firefighters rescued and rehomed three kittens who were found abandoned and dumped inside a porta-potty toilet, which authorities called a “heinous act.” The North Chicago Fire Department responded on Tuesday evening to a 911 call for a report of kittens in a porta-potty outside of the Foss Park District Community Recreation Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue. […]
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‘Deep sadness’: First African-American fire chief in Lake County dies at age 76
Lake County’s first African-American fire chief died this week at age 76 after serving on the North Chicago Fire Department for over 24 years before his retirement. The North Chicago Fire Department announced Friday with “deep sadness” that retired fire chief Richard Turner died on Thursday. Turner was hired as a full-time firefighter with the […]
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‘Truly devoted to community service’: Former North Chicago fire chief, Air Force veteran dies at age 91
Robert Sandahl Jr., who once served as the North Chicago fire chief, North Chicago alderman and served in the U.S. Air Force, has died at age 91 at his Gurnee home. The North Chicago Fire Department announced Sandahl’s death Monday afternoon. Sandahl died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Gurnee on Saturday, […]
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Make-A-Wish, fire department grant wish of North Chicago girl battling leukemia
A 6-year-old North Chicago girl battling cancer had her wish granted on Sunday thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the North Chicago Fire Department. Amy Velazquez, 6, is battling leukemia, according to North Chicago city officials. Amy’s wish was to have her room made over, officials said. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was able to make that […]
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North Chicago fire chief, who was first female chief in Lake County, retires after nearly 30 years
North Chicago’s fire chief, who is one of only two female fire chiefs in Illinois, announced her retirement after nearly 30 years of service. The public is invited to attend her walk-out ceremony. North Chicago Fire Chief Dell Urban’s last day will be June 11, according to the City of North Chicago. The City of […]
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North Chicago police officers, firefighters donate accessible van to wheelchair-bound girl
A 15-year-old girl who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound received a handicap accessible van thanks to police officers and firefighters in North Chicago. Ivone Garibay, 15, is non-verbal, non-mobile and wheelchair-bound. Her mother died from cancer in 2019. Ivone’s grandparents became her guardians and take care of her medical responsibilities, said Jim Moran, Interim […]