ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — New fire stations are in the works for Horizon West. It’s an area of west Orange County where development is booming. To keep up with the growth, the area’s newest fire ...

Hammond Fire Department Deputy Chief Dave Weisz, left, gives a tour of the new fire station to Calumet City Fire Chief Glenn Bachert and South Holland Fire Chief Brian Kolosh, right.

Gurnee police have announced that the village is ending its red light enforcement program after 16 years.

A former Tucson fire station will be converted into a housing resource center under a plan recently approved by the city council.

Here's a closer look at the 18 roller coasters and thrill rides at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, including details about each ride, height requirements and tips from the author ...

The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors approved a proposed location for a new fire/EMS station, as well as an agreement related to next steps.

The sheriff says a 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after he was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control before crashing into an SUV on Route 45 near Lake Villa Saturday morning. The ...

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