WBEZ has published an updated article on Chicago’s Red-X program, which uses red "X" signs to mark dangerous buildings. The story first came to light earlier this year when Curious City covered the impact of this small but powerful symbol on the city's urban landscape. Now, the station is following up with new developments.
In June, WBEZ shared the story of Chicago’s red "X" — durable metal signs placed by the Chicago Fire Department on 1,804 vacant properties between June 2012 and July 2013. These signs were only used on buildings that posed a potential risk to firefighters and other emergency responders during emergencies. Not every empty building received one — only those that were considered structurally unsafe.
One tragic example was firefighter Edward Stringer, who lost his life in 2011 when a vacant laundromat collapsed during a fire. His death highlighted the need for better communication about building safety.
Since the original report, several city officials have expressed support for continuing the Red-X program. Alderman Debra Silverstein, who originally pushed for the red "X" ordinance, said she wants to find more funding. However, since WBEZ first reported that the program had run out of money, the Fire Department has been actively searching for alternative grants. Despite these efforts, they now speak about the program in the past tense.
Larry Langford, a spokesperson for the Chicago Fire Department, said, “We have not seen where any such money is readily available.†They did not receive new funding to expand the electronic side of the system, which was intended to keep first responders informed.
Instead, the department is now using an electronic database called the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system, managed by the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). This system allows dispatchers to pull up information about a building’s structural condition when a fire or emergency is reported. Firefighters can then access this data before arriving on scene, and it also appears on their mobile devices in red letters — mimicking the visual warning of the old red "X" signs.
Unlike the previous program, which relied on a $675,000 FEMA grant, the electronic system doesn’t require external funding. According to Langford, it’s a more sustainable solution. “The OEMC system allows us to achieve the goal of protecting firefighters,†he said, “without having to mark buildings.â€
The system still serves the same purpose as the red "X" — it doesn’t prevent first responders from entering a building, but it alerts them to potential dangers. In this way, the city is maintaining safety without relying on physical markers.
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