Whiting announces Fire Prevention Week coloring contest winners

WHITING | The Whiting Fire Department, in conjunction with the School City of Whiting, sponsored a poster contest for Third and Fourth graders, and an Essay contest for Fifth Graders to promote Fire Prevention Week.

Oktoberfest set for downtown Crown Point on Saturday

Crown Point Mayor’s Office of Special Events will host an Oktoberfest from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday on South Main Street, between Joliet and Walnut streets. 

Glenwood fire chief notes Fire Prevention Week is next week

GLENWOOD | Fire Chief Kevin Welsh announced next week is Fire Prevention Week and encouraged residents to know two ways out of their homes in case of a fire.

Lake Station firefighter visits mark Fire Prevention Week

LAKE STATION | Lake Station will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week with visits by firefighters planned at all the schools this week.

Pink firetruck spotlights cancer battle in S'ville

Cal City kicks off Fire Prevention Week

The Calumet City Fire Department hosted an open house Saturday at Station No. 2, 1270 Pulaski Road, to kick off National Fire Prevention Week, which begins Monday.

Children get dose of firefighter reality at Portage open house

PORTAGE | It's not easy being a firefighter. Just ask Kenneth Jender.