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Emergency Incidents
93-year-old woman falls, hits head, on blood thinners
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 93-year-old woman who reportedly fell and hit her head at an apartment on North Harlem Avenue in River Forest. She was conscious and breathing and was reported to be taking blood thinners. Ambulance and engine units arrived on scene.
54-year-old woman dizzy and short of breath in River Forest
Medical Emergency
Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Ashland Avenue in River Forest for a woman reported dizzy with shortness of breath. Another update mentioned a separate possible medical call for a woman who was dehydrated and feeling weak, with an ambulance from Oak Park responding.
Person collapsed but awake and breathing in kitchen
Medical Emergency
Division St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a business on Division Street in River Forest after an employee reported a person collapsed in the kitchen. The person was reported awake and breathing, and responders were directed to meet at a specific door.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Gale and Hawthorne
Traffic
Gale Ave & Hawthorne Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported auto versus pedestrian crash with injuries near Gale Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in Forest. Police were already on scene, and an ambulance and fire engines were dispatched for a pedestrian with reported ankle pain.
93-year-old woman experiences chest pain in River Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported chest pain incident involving a 93-year-old woman near North Harlem Avenue in Forest Park, with an ambulance requested from Elmwood Park.
Woman bleeds from possibly broken stitches after surgery
Medical Emergency
Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a 22-year-old woman with bleeding after recent surgery near Clinton Place in River Forest. It was reported that her stitches may have come apart and it was unclear if she had passed out before the call.
Well-being check for neighbors with crying toddlers
Medical Emergency
Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment building on South Lathrop Avenue for a possible well-being check after a caller reported a neighbor’s two- and three-year-old children were crying and the mother was a 23-year-old resident.
Pregnant woman injured in River Forest crash
Traffic
Keystone Ave & Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic accident with injuries near Keystone Avenue and Augusta Street in River Forest. A pregnant woman requested medical evaluation, and police were already on scene when an ambulance was dispatched.
Traffic stop on blue Toyota SUV on I-290
Traffic
Central Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Toyota 4Runner on I-290 eastbound near Central Avenue. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and reportedly came back clear.
Man in early 20s having seizure at Parmer Hall
Medical Emergency
Parmer Hall, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible seizure involving a male in his early twenties at Parmer Hall in River Forest. A separate call involved an elderly resident at a residence on Elgin Avenue who was reportedly yelling from a window and said he could not get out of the house, with possible dementia mentioned.
Fire alarm and evacuation on Augusta Street
Fire
Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Augusta Street in Forest Park. Units arrived to find strobes activated, security on scene, and an evacuation underway before switching to fireground operations.
Woman experiencing chest pain near River Forest
Medical Emergency
Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical call near Lake Street in Forest Park for a 46-year-old woman. Engine 213 and Ambulance 611 were dispatched and arrived on scene.
77-year-old female with low blood pressure and oxygen
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 77-year-old woman with low blood pressure and low oxygen levels near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest. Ambulance 214 and Engine 210 were dispatched and reported on scene.
Female fell and injured, unable to get up in River Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest for a medical call involving a woman who reportedly fell and cannot get up, with some injuries but awake and breathing.
Elderly woman assisted after possible fall in apartment
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a building lift assist for an elderly woman in her eighties who is awake and breathing and needs help up, possibly after a fall, near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest.
Fire alarm at Keystone Avenue residence
Fire
Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible fire alarm at a building near Keystone Avenue in River Forest, with an ambulance, engine, and truck sent to the scene.
85-year-old woman reports chest pain at Madison Street
Medical Emergency
Madison St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical call for an 85-year-old woman at a location on Madison Street. Multiple units, including an ambulance and engine, were dispatched.
Person needing psychiatric evaluation near Lake Street
Medical Emergency
Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested for a possible psychiatric evaluation near Lake Street, with police already on scene and the area reported secure.
Handgun magazine found at crash scene on I-290
Weapons
Central Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible weapons-related discovery near Central Avenue in River Forest, where a double-stack .45 magazine was found next to a vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway.
Two-car crash on I-290 with occupant initially reported unresponsive
Traffic
Central Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash ("10-50") on westbound I-290 near Central Ave, with traffic later being forced off at Austin Ave for lane closures. One occupant was initially reported as showing no signs of life and still inside the vehicle pending confirmation. A double-stack .45 magazine was reported found next to a vehicle on the right shoulder.
