This message comes directly from Martin Nowak: --- I just got to the scene of the Roberts Park Full Still House Fire at 9016 Christina Drive in Hickory Hills, IL 60457. By the time I arrived, it had already been over 20 minutes since the first responding units were on-site, and thankfully, th…

From Martin Nowak: I just got to Roberts Park Full Still House Fire at 9016 Christina Drive in Hickory Hills, Illinois, 60457. When I arrived, it had already been about 20 minutes since the first emergency responders were called to the scene. By then, the fire was already under control. I took…

The Chicago Sun-Times recently published an article focusing on retirement bonuses awarded by the Tri-State Fire Protection District Board. This story highlights how certain decisions made by the board could significantly impact the pensions of its employees. A piece written by Katie Drews for…

DNAinfo.com recently featured an article about a historic firehouse in Chicago that's set to undergo a transformation. The vacant, city-owned firehouse at 5714 N. Ridge Ave., a Chicago Landmark constructed in 1928 and adorned with terra cotta details, is now slated to be sold to Chicago Filmmak…

DNAinfo.com recently featured an article about a historic firehouse in Chicago being put up for sale. The city-owned building, located at 5714 N. Ridge Ave. and constructed in 1928, is set to be purchased by the nonprofit Chicago Filmmakers. This move comes as part of a new initiative announced…