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Spring forward safely: Test, inspect, replace alarms as daylight saving time begins Sunday

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes with new 10-year sealed battery alarms while they change the clocks this weekend as daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8.

“Working smoke alarms save lives — the key word is working. As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few minutes to test all smoke and…

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