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 […]