Hundreds packed the commons outside Matteson’s Village Hall on Friday night with chairs, picnic gear and smiles to honor the responders who rushed to the…
A musical festival was turned into a dedication ceremony for the emergency crews who responded to Thursday's train derailment in MattesonHundreds packed the commons outside Matteson’s Village Hall on Friday night with chairs, picnic gear and smiles to honor the responders who rushed to the scene of
NBC Chicago obtained video showing the moment a freight train derailed on Thursday in south suburban Matteson, sending more than 20 cars off the tracks and prompting evacuations of nearby homes. NBC Chicago's Courtney Sisk reports."They will see some smoke in the area, because they have to do flaring to burn this off," Chalmers-Currin said.With the Environmental Protection Agency on scene, Canadian National is burning the propane vapors off.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyMichael Jones, Matteson's police chief, said nowadays, first responders are prepared in ways they weren't a decade ago. Community members thanked first responders for what they do on a daily basis, but especially their actions during the derailment.
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