Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Dozens of area residents stopped out to Riverfront Park on Tuesday evening for a ceremony commemorating a new memorial. The memorial is meant to recognize area firefighters killed in the line of duty and all firefighters who died on 9/11.
Family members of two area firefighters killed in the line of duty expressed their appreciation Tuesday evening as the community came together to welcome a new 9/11 firefighters memorial to Riverfront Park in Algonquin. The memorial, which contains a 15-foot steal beam from the World Trade Center, was dedicated to Edwin LeRoy "Roy" Benson and Capt. G.D. "Mac" McIntyre—the only two firefighters in the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District's history to die in the line of duty. The memorial is also meant to recognize all firefighters who died on 9/11, said Kevin Rynders, fire chief for the Algonquin-LITH Fire Protection Disrtrict. Family members of both Benson and McIntyre were in attendance Tuesday evening. "We are so honored…
Monday, September 10, 2012
A dedication ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.
A memorial recognizing two area firefighters killed in the line of duty officially will be unveiled on Sept. 11. The 9/11 firefighters memorial, which will be located at Riverfront Park, 501 Harrison St. in Algonquin, also is meant to recognize all of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The dedication ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to the public, according to an Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District press release. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Association raised funds for the memorial and was able to secure a 15-foot section of the World Trade Center to be included as part of the memorial. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District will dedicate the memorial to Edwin LeRoy "…
Thursday, September 6, 2012
The field will be open to the public from Sept. 7 through Sept. 9.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Batavia girl diagnosed with West Nile Virus.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
A 16-year-old Batavia girl is the second person to come down with West Nile Virus in Kane County, health department officials said. The girl reported feeling ill last month but was not hospitalized, according a release from the Kane County Health Department. She has since recovered, officials said. A 64-year-old Elgin man died last month of West Nile Virus. This summer has been hot and dry which is the perfect combination for the Culex mosquito, the species known to carry the virus, according to the website. The Kane County health Department is monitoring WNV activating in the area and the country. The health department provides a map to show where traps are located throughout the county. In 2011, Kane County reported one human case and…
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Services will honor those killed in the terrorist attacks.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Communities throughout the north and northwest suburbs will be honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with commemorative ceremonies. Patch has compiled a list of events happening in the area. Barrington will host a remembrance ceremony on Sunday. The event will take place at Barrington's Memorial Park at 8:30 a.m. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, (R) 6th District. Students and staff in District 220 will observe 11 seconds of silence on Friday to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Buffalo Grove will host a remembrance ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at Buffalo Grove High School. The event will include patriotic music performed by the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band and remarks from village officials, law …
Friday, September 9, 2011
September brings fall festivals, back-to-school celebrations and memorials commemorating 9/11.
Back to School Family Night Bash at the Sage YMCA Where/when: YMCA, 701 Manor Road, Crystal Lake, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Why go? The Sage YMCA holds a Back to School Family Night Bash. Kids and families can celebrate (or commiserate) the beginning of the school year with activities including archery, Frisbee golf, seminars with the nature specialist, carnival games, face painting, swimming, a free caramel apple and more. Pricing: $10 per family; free for members or 50 percent off for nonmembers if you mention the patch ad . Fall Family Fest Where/when: Lions Park, 1170 Silver Lake Road, Cary, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Why go? This local outdoor festival features classic fall activities, including hayrides…
David
6:23 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I did not hear of this memorial until today. I went to see it this afternoon. It is a beautiful place, and is a very fitting tribute to our first responders. I will spread the word about this site and visit often. more ›