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George W. Beary

Linda Zabors

George Beary was the Vice President of the Firefighters Union Local 2; he retired in 2005 after 38 years. He was part of a group which sued the makers of sirens (some of which can reach 120 decibels) over hearing loss.

Honorary George W. Beary WAY

West Illinois Street, from North Dearborn Street to North Clark Street

 

Approved: April 2023

Ward: 42
Alderman: Brendan Reilly
Neighborhood: River North

b. 1943
d. 2022

Source

20231335

https://www.iaff2.org/last-alarm/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2015/12/21/firefighters-sue-siren-maker-over-hearing-loss/

https://chicagoareafire.com/blog/tag/george-beary/

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