02-15-2009, 10:24 AM
Code enforcement is a big issue. Each of the candidates discussed it. Wish that video had been made available from WLC. Sounds like one candidate just wouldn't have code do it's job. Another candidate said they would do it with dignity. Whatever, it just has to be done. Here is a reminder. Also, remember the fire in a Waukegan 2 flat that had 15 people a couple of years ago?
Fire raises concerns about overcrowding
February 14, 2009
BY KENDRICK MARSHALL <!-- e --><a href="mailto:kmarshall@scn1.com">kmarshall@scn1.com</a><!-- e -->
HIGHWOOD -- In the wake of a duplex fire that injured two and displaced 15 people, Highwood city officials are attempting to eliminate overcrowding.
The fire started about 2:15 p.m. Sunday in a two-story, multi-family home at 820 Green Bay Road, Highwood Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Mohry said.
The fire appears to have started in the basement and spread to all three floors, Mohry said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Two children in the basement apartment were taken to Highland Park Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, Mohry said. Their conditions were not disclosed.
The fire left the building uninhabitable and 10 people will be displaced, Mohry said.
"This could have been catastrophic," said Mayor Vincent Donofrio. "Thank God no one lost their life."
Upon arrival, police and fire personal found heavy smoke and flames coming from the unit. Mutual aid from 12 neighboring communities responded to assist with the fire.
Temporary shelter was provided through the efforts of Moraine Township, authorities said.
City Manager Greg Jackson said the fact that nearly a dozen people were living in one unit speaks to a growing problem.
"Eleven people living in one single unit of this size is of great concern to the city," Jackson said.
Donofrio said he has directed the city manager and the city prosecutor to review this case and begin the process of determining if criminal or civil charges could be filed.
"I feel for the tenants, I truly do, and we have an obligation to protect them," said Donofrio.
Highwood officials are urging residents to report suspected overcrowding to the city building department at (847) 432-1924.
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Fire raises concerns about overcrowding
February 14, 2009
BY KENDRICK MARSHALL <!-- e --><a href="mailto:kmarshall@scn1.com">kmarshall@scn1.com</a><!-- e -->
HIGHWOOD -- In the wake of a duplex fire that injured two and displaced 15 people, Highwood city officials are attempting to eliminate overcrowding.
The fire started about 2:15 p.m. Sunday in a two-story, multi-family home at 820 Green Bay Road, Highwood Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Mohry said.
The fire appears to have started in the basement and spread to all three floors, Mohry said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Two children in the basement apartment were taken to Highland Park Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, Mohry said. Their conditions were not disclosed.
The fire left the building uninhabitable and 10 people will be displaced, Mohry said.
"This could have been catastrophic," said Mayor Vincent Donofrio. "Thank God no one lost their life."
Upon arrival, police and fire personal found heavy smoke and flames coming from the unit. Mutual aid from 12 neighboring communities responded to assist with the fire.
Temporary shelter was provided through the efforts of Moraine Township, authorities said.
City Manager Greg Jackson said the fact that nearly a dozen people were living in one unit speaks to a growing problem.
"Eleven people living in one single unit of this size is of great concern to the city," Jackson said.
Donofrio said he has directed the city manager and the city prosecutor to review this case and begin the process of determining if criminal or civil charges could be filed.
"I feel for the tenants, I truly do, and we have an obligation to protect them," said Donofrio.
Highwood officials are urging residents to report suspected overcrowding to the city building department at (847) 432-1924.
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