On Thursday, December 14, 2023, at approximately 2:30 pm Fulton Police were notified about issues on
the north and northeast corner exterior of a building located at 1206 4th Street, Fulton, Whiteside County,
Illinois. This building is a four-unit apartment building with two units occupied.
Upon arrival, Fulton Fire Protection District was contacted, and the situation was assessed by Fulton Fire
Command Staff. Out of an abundance of caution, and for the safety of residents who resided in the building
and nearby, Fire Command has restricted further access to the structure.
On Friday morning, December 15, 2023, City of Fulton Public Works, Police, and Fire Department
personnel met with the building owner and structural engineer from Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc.
After an inspection, the structure was deemed unsafe for occupancy until the building can be properly
stabilized on the north side.
The two residents affected by this are staying with family until a solution is met to allow for the safe return
of the residents. 4th Street will remain closed for vehicle traffic from 12th Avenue to the middle of the block
south towards 13th Avenue. Businesses in the area will still have access via the sidewalk located on the east
side of the roadway.
We appreciate the support and communication from the property owner to find a safe, secure, and reliable
resolution during this process and from the residents during this time of displacement. The public is
reminded that the area is secured for safety reasons and public access is restricted beyond the established
barricades. A time frame for crews to be on the scene to stabilize and secure the structure should be as
early as next week, as indicated by the property owner.
For any additional questions please contact Fulton Fire Chief Jimmy Pell at 563-503-9497 or Fulton Police
Chief Nicholas Neblung at 815-666-6563.
