As part of national Fire Prevention Week, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is teaming up with fire departments in the greater Chicago region to conduct live burn demonstrations at their open house events.
Nicor Gas is committed to the safety of every customer and community it serves and is partnering with local fire departments across its Northern Illinois service territory for an annual public education program.
Jackie McKethen, 76, of Crete, a Vietnam War veteran, American Legion post vice commander and former Scout leader, discusses her historic election as the first transgend person elected to a public library board in Illinois.
“For a long time, women haven’t been appreciated for the things they can bring to the fire service, but they’ve shown us you can learn something you didn’t know from others,” said Richton Park Fire Chief Mick Smith.