This from Jeff Rudolph:
Skokie’s A17 with the department’s new paint and graphics. Jeff R.
Jeff Rudolph photo
Archive for June 11th, 2016
As seen around … Skokie
Jun 11
This photo of the former Calumet Park tower ladder was found at firetrucksunlimited.com:
Storey County Fire District Truck 75. Former Calumet Park, IL. Firetrucksunlimited.com photo
Wauconda Fire District news
Jun 11
Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Retired police officer and longtime Wauconda Fire District board President Richard “Rich” Bilisko is being remembered as a dedicated public servant and a caring man, especially when it came to children.
Bilisko, 70, of Wauconda, who died May 29, was born in Chicago, and spent 27 years as a police officer in Lake County. He retired from the sheriff’s office in 2007. He led the Wauconda Fire District board as its president from 2005 until his death.
Bilisko was a fixture at fire stations, asking employees about events in their lives and their children. He particularly liked visiting station No. 3 on Gilmer Road, Fire Chief Mike Wahl said.
Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. June 17 at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. June 18 at Transfiguration Church, 348 W. Mill St., Wauconda.
In addition to his widow, Bilisko’s survivors include two sons.
This from Andy Russell:
A few pics of Peotone’s new tanker. Expected delivery next week.
Peotone Engine 14 – 2016 Smeal Sirius/UST pumper/tanker. Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
