Unleash the Fun at Wonder Lake’s Ultimate Fall-O-Ween Fest—October 19th!
Wonder Lake’s ultimate Fall-O-Ween event is happening on Oct 19th from 12pm-7pm, on Hancock Dr, East Side of the Lake, and it’s going to be HUGE! Presented by East Side Social, Infinity Auto Repair & Performance & East End Pizza, bringing you an unforgettable day packed with excitement: A DJ spinning non-stop hits, delicious food […]
Illinois Premise Alert Program
In 2009, Illinois passed the Illinois Premise Alert Program. Public safety agencies (Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services) are required to publicize this program and accept notifications from special needs individuals, their families, or caregivers. Agencies are then required to be able to identify and be aware of these situations when responding to calls or […]
History of Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871. According […]
Carbon Monoxide “Silent Killer”
Carbon monoxide gas (CO2) is odorless, colorless and tasteless, and an undiscovered carbon monoxide leak can be a stealthy killer. The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be mistaken for a headache, a bout of flu or a seasonal cold, but can quickly lead to death in some cases. Without proper detection measures […]