Planned purchase of 3 SUVs for Des Plaines Fire Department canceled

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Des Plaines City Council cancels order for SUVs for fire department

A planned purchase of three SUVs for the Des Plaines Fire Department has been canceled.

A planned purchase of three SUVs for the Des Plaines Fire Department has been canceled.

The City Council canceled the order this week.

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The manufacturer of the vehicles told dealers to stop accepting orders.

Officials have found a different vendor that has the vehicles available, however, it will cost the city nearly $28,000 more than planned.