The first load of materials for a new fire station previously planned by a past village board remained in the backyard of Park Ridge Village Hall for nearly two years. Village President Steve Menzel said the contractor didn't want the materials back, and an offer to donate them to Habitat for Humanity went unanswered, so they were given to a village resident. (Metro Wire photo)

Trustees pick SPFD for long-term fire protection

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