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‘Chicago Fire’ star visits Sublette fire house

"Chicago Fire" actor David Eigenberg visited the Sublette Fire Department on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

“Chicago Fire” actor David Eigenberg visited cadets in training at the Sublette Fire Department on Sunday.

Eigenberg plays the role of Capt. Christopher Herrmann in the NBC series. Pictures of the actor with several cadets and firefighters were shared on the fire department’s Facebook page.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.