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Hinsdale firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning in front of an attached garage at 820 Taft Road on Feb. 4. The fire had spread from outside the garage to the garage door... — Updated 2/15/2023
Ask an expert - JON CARLSON, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
What is the new law regarding smoke alarms? Homeowners might have more than one reason why a smoke alarm isn't working. "They go dead maybe when you're on vacation, so you don't... — Updated 1/11/2023
'Twas the night before Christmas in Hinsdale
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town The Hinsdaleans were scurrying, they rushed all around. For last-minute gifts and cards they did sprint, Armed with... — Updated 12/21/2022
Village shops are full of showstoppers
Craig Milkint is likely a familiar face to many in Hinsdale as a mainstay of the Community Revue shows that grace The Community House stage every other spring. Poking a little fun... — Updated 12/7/2022
"Keep the Wreath Red" with holiday fire safety
The Hinsdale Fire Department is once again teaming up with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and neighboring fire departments in the “Keep the Wreath Red” program. This year, the program began Thanksgiving Day and continues... — Updated 11/30/2022
Police discover early morning fire
Hinsdale police responded to a burglar alarm at 618 N. Washington St. early Sunday morning, and instead of a break-in, police found a fire had broken out. Hinsdale firefighters... — Updated 11/9/2022
Family fun fills Hinsdale this Saturday
Hinsdaleans don't have to look far to find plenty of good, off-screen entertainment for the entire family this weekend. The annual Fall Fest at Hinsdale Middle School, downtown... — Updated 10/12/2022
Crash flips car on its roof at Fourth and Bodin
Hinsdale police and firefighters responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at Fourth and Bodin Streets. Firefighters remained on the scene until the car was... — Updated 9/28/2022
Weekly agenda
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 Memorial Building, 19 E.... — Updated 9/7/2022
Jane Dahl Sakala
Jane Dahl Sakala, 97, of Hinsdale, died peacefully on July 22, 2022, her grandchildren holding her hands. Jane was born in Cleveland in 1925 to John "Bud" and Clara Pedlar Dahl. Bud... — Updated 8/3/2022
It takes a village - JON CARLSON, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
As a young firefighter with the Hinsdale Fire Department nearly a quarter-century ago, Jon Carlson responded to a warehouse fire in Lombard. "I remember how dark it was from the... — Updated 7/6/2022
Bank building once home to fire station
Ever notice the stars in relief on the top corners of the front door of 25 E. First St.? Or the red bell mounted on the brick wall? Both are clues as to the original use of the... — Updated 5/25/2022
Hinsdale firefighters quickly extinguish trailer fire
Hinsdale firefighters were called out before 5 a.m. Thursday, May 19, to extinguish a truck whose trailer was on fire on First Street. The truck was about to make a delivery to... — Updated 5/18/2022
One killed, four injured after train hits truck at Clarendon Hills crossing
Hinsdale firefighters and police responded to assist Clarendon Hills personnel with a fatal accident involving a train and truck shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday. According to... — Updated 5/11/2022
Weekly agenda
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Thursday, May 12 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien... — Updated 5/4/2022
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If the coat fits - Cameron Kloster came prepared to the Hinsdale Fire Department's Junior Firefighters program, dressed in her own turnout gear. When Capt. Mike Neville asked if... — Updated 4/29/2022
Junior firefighters learn all the right stuff
Hinsdale firefighters hosted a group of junior firefighters at their station earlier this month. The tour included a behind-the-scenes look at station life and a glimpse inside a... — Updated 4/27/2022
Roof fire causes damage to Hinsdale home Monday afternoon
A person driving by the home at 323 W. North St. noticed flames coming from the roof Monday afternoon, called 911 and notified residents of the fire. The house was evacuated safely... — Updated 4/13/2022
Weekly agenda
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien... — Updated 2/16/2022
Hladik's family questions report's validity
Hinsdale President Tom Cauley said last week he wanted to make public a 36-page report completed more than a year ago on the investigation into the death of Nicole Hladik, a 25-year-old village firefighter/paramedic candidate who... — Updated 1/26/2022
'Twas the night before Christmas in Hinsdale
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town The Hinsdaleans were scurrying, they rushed all around. For last-minute gifts and cards they did sprint, Armed with lists and ideas and maybe some hints. Gateway and... — Updated 12/22/2021
A few safety measures can keep holiday fire-free
Residents of Kentucky, southern Illinois and three other states hit by twisters this past weekend are coping with death and destruction as many of us are preparing for Christmas festivities. These powerful storms resulted in... — Updated 12/15/2021
Firefighters quickly extinguish Hinsdale garage fire
A downed primary power line behind a garage in the 400 block of North Adams Street caused a fire in the 3/4 car, two-story structure Monday afternoon. Firefighters arrived on the... — Updated 12/8/2021
Faulty chimney cap fills home with smoke
Hinsdale firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call of a house fire on the 300 block of East Walnut Street Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire in the fireplace... — Updated 11/18/2021