PALATINE, Ill. (WLS) -- On Saturday, Aug. 22, police and firefighters battle it out through an obstacle course challenge in Palatine. This year you can not only cheer them on - you can also take part.

CANAL FULTON – A gaggle of Northwest Primary first graders loaded on top of folded gym mats that were strapped together atop scooters. The students seated in front grabbed the steering wheel fashioned ...

WATERLOO - On a rare hot and cloudless day, 18 firefighters stood on the roof of the Ramada Inn and pretended not to sweat. Joking and tossing light insults around, they suited up in harnesses and ...

In 38 years as a volunteer firefighter, James Fritts said he never encountered grass fires like the horror he saw in December and January. Parched land and low humidity coupled with howling 50- to ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Two Lexington firefighters have made and continue to make world history in the Firefighter Challenge League. Both Sarah McGill and Andrew Cook received awards in the 2025 ...