View Larger Map The above map shows (green arrow) the epicenter of the Jan. 30, 2012 earthquake. There was a minor earthquake in Illinois last night that some people in Wester Kenosha County reported feeling. The quake registered 2.4 magnitude and happened just before 10 p.m. The quake was centered at McHenry, Illinois. Those reporting to the U.S. Geological [...]
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Man faces multiple charges in Trevor domestic violence incident
A man still in the hospital — if he survives – faces multiple charges regarding a domestic violence incident in Trevor early this morning. A statement from the Sheriff’s Department says deputies responded at about 5:18 a.m. to the 11300 block of 270th Avenue for a woman who had been battered by her ex-boyfriend. Upon deputies arrival [...]
Units responding for report of garage fire
At 4:22 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a garage fire in the 11000 block of 268th Avenue, Trevor. Dispatch reports that garage is attached to a house. Occupants are evacuating. UPDATE 4:28 p.m. — Some responding units being held or returned to quarters. Fire “mostly” extinguished. Lots of [...]
Trevor man faces arson charge
A Trevor man is facing a charge of arson related to a fire that damaged a feed store on Oct. 10. Joseph L. Stortz, 40, has been charged in Circuit Court with Arson of Building Without Owner’s Consent, a Class C Felony, according to court records. Law enforcement officials investigated the fire at the store in [...]
Feed store fire being investigated by Sheriff’s Department
The fire that damaged a feed store in Trevor early this morning is being investigated by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. The fire, detected around midnight this morning, “does have a suspicious origin and is being investigated as an arson at this time,” Sgt. Bill Beth, Sheriff’s Department spokesman said via email. Two nearby taverns — one [...]
Fire at feed store in Trevor
Firefighters from Salem Fire/Rescue and other nearby departments fought a fire at a feed store business in the 1100 block of 258th Avenue, Trevor. The fire was reported about midnight. Smoke and flames were showing upon arrival of firefighters with flames out the back wall of the building. Radio transmissions indicated that the fire was mostly out except for [...]
Units responding to pick-up fire
At 4:17 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a pick-up truck that may be on fire in the 26200 block of 127th Street, Trevor.
Salem to host open house Sunday at new fire station/highway department building
Have you been wanting to get a look at the new Trevor Fire Station/Salem Highway Department building? If so, then you will get your chance this weekend. The town will host an open house at the facility, 11252 254th Court, on Sunday Aug. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. A dedication ceremony for the facility will [...]
Salem water tower construction photos
Perhaps if you have glanced north along Highway C when passing the new Salem Fire/Rescue Trevor station and town Highways Department garage you have seen a new structure reaching for the sky. Workers have ben working on the new water tower for the facility. Former town Chairman Linda Valentine shared the following photo collages of the process:
Drowning victim identified
The 15-year-old boy who died after being found underwater in a pond at a paintball park in Trevor has been identified by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department as Jamari Smith from Harvey, Ill. Jamari Smith was pronounced dead Sunday morning. On Saturday afternoon, he had been swimming with other members of a youth group from All [...]
Teen found underwater in pond dies at Children’s
A 15-year-old boy who was found underwater at a paintball park in Trevor Saturday died at Children’s Hospital, Milwaukee, the Sheriff’s Department is reporting. The teen, a resident of Harvey, Illinois, was swimming with a group when a lifeguard at the facility in the 29000 block of Highway C (Wilmot Road) noticed that his count of indivuduals in [...]
Deputies responding to report of crash on Highway C
At 3:33 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at 260th Avenue (Highway JF) and Highway C, Trevor. Dispatch reports two vehicles involved. No injuries being reported. Vehicles are partially blocking the road. View Larger Map
Units responding to report of fire in lot
At 10:28 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in an empty lot in the 27300 block of 113th Street, Trevor. Dispatch says fire appears to be attended and may be a bonfire. UPDATE 10:40 p.m. — Confirmed as a bonfire. Deputy disregarding. View Larger Map
Foster Parents needed in Kenosha County
Throughout the nation, there are many children in need of homes on a long-term basis. For that reason, in Kenosha County, as everywhere, many organizations are seeking foster care parents. According to Jessica Marie Scheeler, Community Impact Programs Foster Parent Trainer and Recruiter, there are 95 general foster homes in the county and 115 children [...]
Units responding to alarms
At 10 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to the 26700 block of 108th Street, Trevor for a residential supervisory/burglary alarm. View Larger Map
Wandering Turtle
10:28 a.m. Kenosha County dispatched to Highway 45 and Hunt Club Road to investigate a large wandering turtle in the west bound lane. update 10:42 a.m. Apparently Turtle wandered off, deputies unable to locate
Units responding for burning complaint
At 7 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue-Trevor station units are rsponding tot eh 11500 block of 277th Avenue, Trevor for a burning complaint. View Larger Map
Train stopped for breakdown
At about 8:35 a.m., Kenosha County Joint Dispatch is reporting that a train stopped along the Canadian National line through Salem is experiencing mechanical problems. The train has not struck anything. The train is blocking a number of crossing, including the Highway C crossing. UPDATE 8:58 a.m. — Deputy reports that train extends south of Highway JF. View [...]
Units responding to Trevor School for supervisory alarm
At 1:44 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a supervisory alarm at Trevor Grade School. UPDATE 1:52 p.m. — Deputy arriving on scene says no signs of fire are showing from the outside. UPDATE 2:05 p.m. — A deputy reports alarm was false. View Larger Map
Units responding to report of alarm sounding in vacant home
At about 5:43 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units from the Salem and Trevor stations and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a smoke alarm sounding in the 24500 block of 118th Street, Trevor. Dispatch reports that the report was phoned in by a neighbor who says the house is vacant, but he can hear [...]
Units responding to report of a roof on fire, Trevor
At 9:59 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue, all stations, are responding to a report of a roof of a house on fire in the 10400 block of 270th Avenue, Trevor. View Larger Map
Units responding to crash at 264th Ave. and Highway C
At 3:26 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway C and 264th Avenue, Trevor. Dispatch reports that one person is reporting a facial injury. Personnel on scene reports that westbound lane of Highway C is blocked by one of the involved vehicles. UPDATE 3:55 p.m. — [...]
Units responding to axle fire
At 7:49 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units from the Trevor station are responding to a report of a truck axle on fire in the 23600 block of 124th Place, Salem. UPDATE 7:50 p.m. — Dispatch reports that person reporting fire thinks it may be out. View Larger Map
Units responding to crash on Highway C
At 7:22 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and Salem Fire/Rescue ares responding to a report of a crash in the 26900 block of Highway C, Salem. Dispatch reports that one person in trapped in car. UPDATE 7:37 a.m. — Deputy on scene reports that traffic is “a mess.” View Larger Map
Units responding to report of smoke from mobile home
At 9:24 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units from all three stations are responding to a report of smoke coming from a mobile home in the 25300 block of 108th Place, Trevor. Dispatch reports that the smoke is coming from under a tarp on the roof of the mobile home. It is unknown if anyone is inside. UPDATE 9:30 a.m. — [...]
Units responding to report of car on fire
At 3:58 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units from the Trevor and Wilmot stations are responding to a report of a car on fire in the 10800 block of 255th Ave. UPDATE 4:01 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports to dispatch that fire is out, but water is still being sprayed on car. Fire department en route. View Larger Map
Units responding to report of gas main break
At 7:19 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a gas main break and fire in the 26800 block of 104th Place. Units are coming from all Salem Fire/Rescue stations. UPDATE 7:22 p.m. — Dispatch reports that someone was burning leaves in area of fire, which somehow caught the gas main on fire. We [...]
Man killed in one car crash Monday
A 59-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Trevor. A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department identified the man as Kelly B. Covelli. Sgt. Gil Benn said Covelli was driving south on 256th Court when his vehicle left the road and struck a pole. Indications are the crash was due to a medical event, Benn [...]
Violet Miller wins Remarkable Older American Award
Violet Miller of Trevor was one of this year’s Remarkable Older American Award winners this year. Miller is well-known in the Trevor community, even being dubbed the unofficial mayor of Trevor. Before the advent of the 911 emergency system, Miller took calls in her home for the Trevor Fire Department. She also has devoted over 62 years [...]
Units responding to report of child in abandoned silo
At 5:10 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a child stuck in a silo at a business in the 11000 block of 258th Avenue, Trevor. UPDATE 5:13 p.m. — Personnel at scene reports that the child is not trapped and that the silo is empty. Apparently the child climbed to a spot with the [...]
