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Guevara claims cost Chicago $475 million
By David Gonzalez
Chicago teen becomes firefighter for a day, puts out first fire as part of Make-A-Wish celebration
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
David Gonzalez is a dedicated reporter with a focus on local government and policy. He holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has previously reported for the South Side Weekly, diving deep into municipal issues.
More from David →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM · 1 min read
CHICAGO (WGN) — For a special 17-year-old, Monday was a special day — a day where her dream to become a firefighter came true. Chicago Fire Department commissioner Annette Nance Holt and a host of CFD's finest rolled out the welcome mat for 17-year-old Kayleigh Carpenter at the Engine 18 firehouse near the intersection of [...]
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