04/02/2026
My Cousin, Danny Lenihan, is a Chicago firefighter and suffered a critical injuries while battling a fire on a rooftop on Sunday March 29. He’s been in ICU at UIC Hyde Park and has a long battle ahead of him. Danny and his wife Stacy have three young children.
We appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Below is a link to Danny’s story.
Send love and support to CFD’s FF Dan Lenihan and family after on-duty medical emergency — TheYardFoundation
On March 29th, the unimaginable happened to CFD’s FF Dan Lenihan. While performing roof operations as the first-in truck company at a structure fire, FF Lenihan of Truck 27 suffered a critical medical episode. Thanks to the heroic, split-second actions of his brothers and sisters on the fire and E...
02/28/2026
Nearly 300 volunteers from Plumbers Local 130 showed up today to support our candidates. Thank you to all the volunteers. The races we supported today were State Rep Jamie Andrade, State Senator Sara Fiegenholtz, State Senator Emil Jones, Candidate for Cook County Commissioner Trish Murphy, and Katherine C Morrison for Judge. Election Day is March 17th, don’t forget to vote!
01/23/2026
Despite the freezing temperature in Chicago, I spent the day with Jim Coyne, the Queen and her court along with the Shannon Rovers. We stopped by numerous elected officials offices including the following: Water Rec President Kari Steele, Water Rec Commissioner Theresa Flynn, Senate President Don Harmon, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, 39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent, and 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway. Everyone enjoyed the visit. Stay warm Chicago!
10/27/2025
We had a full house at Local 130 Plumber Hall for our annual Bears Smoker. Everyone had a great time!
07/04/2025
Happy 4th of July!! 🇺🇸💙 We kicked off the day with another successful Niles Park District parade. Thank you Mayor George Alpogianis for hosting us.
03/23/2025
We had a great turnout yesterday, with over 60 Local 130 Plumbers showing up to support Angelo “Skip” Saviano for Village President of Elmwood Park and his whole ticket. With just over a week to go, make sure you get out to vote!
03/16/2025
Once again, Plumbers Local 130 had a successful weekend celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and dyeing the river green. Thank you to all the volunteers and all that participated!
01/31/2025
Tonight, we were joined by The Shannon Rovers, Governor JBPritzker, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, UA President Mark McManus and business manager Jim Coyne to kick off the festivities leading up to the St Patrick’s Day Parade.
01/13/2025
Today, Plumbers Local 130 hosted the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Queen Contest. Congratulations to Cara Walsh for being selected as the 2025 Queen