Knoxville Community Fire Protection District

Knoxville Community Fire Protection District The Knoxville Fire Protection District protects over 110 square miles of Knox County, IL. We have three stations located in Appleton, Gilson, & Knoxville.

Update 8am: All lanes are open. Westbound traffic on Interstate 74 is being diverted at exit 71 on to US Highway 150 Eas...
08/30/2026

Update 8am: All lanes are open.

Westbound traffic on Interstate 74 is being diverted at exit 71 on to US Highway 150 East due to a multi vehicle crash at the 54 mile marker. Westbound lanes will be closed for an extended period of time during this accident investigation. �Westbound lanes can be accessed via IL RT 97 and US HWY 150.

08/22/2026

Knoxville Car Cruise is TODAY!!! Come out, check out the cars and stop by the fire station for a pork chop sandwich or a lemon shake up!!!

08/21/2026

Knox County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. this evening.

Update: the road is back open but reduced to one lane. Be cautious and give Ameren space to work. Sheridan Rd is current...
08/18/2026

Update: the road is back open but reduced to one lane. Be cautious and give Ameren space to work.

Sheridan Rd is currently closed between Pleasant Ave and Newman St due to an ongoing incident. Please avoid the area.

08/14/2026

No school for Knoxville school district 202 due to power outages

08/12/2026

Knox County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 pm this afternoon.

08/11/2026

Knox County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 p.m. this afternoon.

Address

137 N Public Square
Knoxville, IL
61448

Telephone

(309) 289-2020

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