| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 9, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 9, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-teen-becomes-honorary-firefighter-as-make-a-wish-illinois-grants-20000th-wish/4014318/ |
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When a fire truck rounded the corner near her home Monday morning, 17-year-old
Kayleigh Carpenter’s eyes grew wide.
The Chicago teenager, who has a longtime love of emergency vehicles and first
responders, was about to spend the day living her dream of being a firefighter.
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