Rating of Hoopeston's fire service upgraded

HOOPESTON – The Hoopeston Fire Department – and community homeowners – found themselves in rare company this week.

The fire department received a classification of "4" from the Insurance Service Organization, according to Alderman Brandon Hamilton.

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