Chicagoland Dispatch

In memory of Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, the Willis Tower antennas will glow orange and blue tonight, honoring his incredible legacy as both a player and coach and his lasting impact on Chicago.

Rest in peace, Coach. 🧡💙🐻⬇️

SILENT PARADE: OCTOBER 9
Fire Prevention Week closes out with the Silent Parade, a dedication to all those who have lost their lives to fire. Supporters may assemble along Maple Avenue to view the parade and pay tribute by holding a flashlight as the cortege passes by, at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Department vehicles from several surrounding villages are featured. Vehicles will display lights only, no sirens will be sounded.

The procession begins in Hinsdale at 7:00 pm and finishes at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way (two blocks south of Route 53 and Maple Avenue), Lisle at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association

Former Chicago Bears head coach, football icon Mike Ditka dies: report | DETAILS⬇️

A man was shot and critically injured while driving a car in Englewood Thursday night, Chicago police said.

FOUND DOG

This dog wandered into our Fire Department at station 2, at Division and Canal. If you can help get them reunited with their family, please contact the Blue Island Police Department, or email our Blue Island Stray Dog Project at [email protected]