Good job guys. Basement fires are the worst.

That's it??? Nothing about the displaced family, or how to help them? This is terrible reporting. Let's focus on "fire" and not "people"? A "family" has no home, and now they likely have few possessions... shouldn't we be talking about them and how, as a community, we can help them?

I also would like to know how to help.

I too am disappointed that not one piece of information about this family and their needs were mentioned! Is there local reporters doing these articles or is it a person in another state getting information second hand trying to make a story to post on this site? I understand getting a good story for your website, but have a heart for this family and what they are going through! For Goodness sakes, it's Christmas. Not only do they not have a home, but no Christmas for the children in their home. Very Sad!

It is a shame that these details were missed. It's also a shame that this is called the Channohon-Minooka patch, but I don't believe the reporter spends any time reporting the goings-on at the Minooka board meetings. Only Channahon meetings seem to get any play.

Thank you all for your support for this family. I am a friend of the family and an account has been set up at Harris Banks for donations. The account is "The Latta Family Fire Fund" and all Harris banks are accepting donations at this time. The family sincerely appreciates your caring and concern! They have a temporary place to stay at this point and are extremely thankful that no one was hurt. Blessings to you all!

Thank you Becca. I will pass this information along to readers who were asking on our Facebook page.

Is everyone clueless to the fact that this article was published right after the fire occurred? How can anyone possibly have that information so quickly?