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911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC

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ChicagoJune 23, 2020 5:37 pm

911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC

Chicago has so far recorded more than 7,000 911 calls about fireworks disturbances this year – more than eight times the numbers seen during the same time last year. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria has the details.

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911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC

911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC

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