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Nearly three weeks after the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District discontinued fire and emergency medical services, the district board took steps that could lead to its dissolution. The board also agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Mount Prospect and Elk Grove Township to prevent the district from selling its assets.
With its territory and tax revenue shrinking, the Elk Grove Township Fire Department bowed to the inevitable Sunday and ended operations after nearly 45 years in operation.
Two new special service areas formally approved by Elk Grove Village trustees Tuesday night are in limbo after unincorporated residents and business owners turned in a formal objection to their creation just hours before the vote.
Talks could resume this week between Mount Prospect and the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District to resolve an impasse over fire and emergency medical service within the district s service area.