Crews clear debris after deadly Bronzeville building collapse
Demolition crews were clearing debris at the site of a deadly building collapse in Bronzeville that took place Thursday.
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Demolition crews were clearing debris at the site of a deadly building collapse in Bronzeville that took place Thursday.
The Department of Buildings said the work being done at the time of the collapse was not in compliance with approved plans for demolition.
A worker has died after being trapped when a 141-year-old building collapsed in Bronzeville Thursday morning. A large portion of the wall of a three-story building collapsed around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in the 700 block of East Oakwood Boulevard. According to the Chicago Fire Department, a worker was trapped under the debris.
A worker has died after being trapped a 141-year-old building collapsed in Bronzeville Thursday morning. A large portion of the wall of a three-story building collapsed around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in the 700 block of East Oakwood Boulevard. According to the Chicago Fire Department, a worker was trapped under the debris.
Police said a driver lost control of the car, causing him to jump the curb and strike the building.
The declaration allows people affected by the explosion to apply for loans for relief.
Residents returned to the South Austin neighborhood building Wednesday to collect their belongings. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
This surveillance video shows the moment a building in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood exploded on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
This surveillance video shows the moment a building in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood exploded on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Hours after the incident, the block where it happened was eerily quiet as one of its largest apartment buildings sat destroyed. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Anthony Wright Jr. lost everything – his father, his home, his belongings.
Anthony Wright Jr. and his uncle were injured, and his father was killed, when the façade collapsed at his family's graystone. He told his story to CBS 2's Jermont Terry.
Anthony Wright Jr. lost everything – his father, his home, his belongings. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
One man was killed and two others were injured when part of the graystone on Jackson Boulevard fell.
A building under construction collapsed at Jackson Boulevard and Washtenaw Avenue amid storms Wednesday afternoon.
Anthony Wright Sr.'s children were frequently at his home, and he was always going out of his way to make sure his kids were well taken care of, according to his sister.
Three men were trapped when part of a building collapsed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood late Tuesday, and one of the men did not survive.
Two men rushed to the aid of the victims, who were trapped under slabs of stone in front of the building on Jackson Boulevard. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The men were sitting on the porch in East Garfield Park when stone fell on them. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The collapse happened at a graystone building at 3418 W. Jackson Blvd. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The front of the building came down on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Three people were injured when part of a building collapsed on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Attorneys from Romanucci & Blandin filed an emergency complaint on behalf of the 22-year-old woman against the owner of the building at 1227 N. Milwaukee Ave.
New details emerged Thursday about a crumbling Wicker Park building, in front of which a woman was critically injured when part of the façade fell a day before. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
New details emerged Thursday about a crumbling Wicker Park building, in front of which a woman was critically injured when part of the façade fell a day before.
The newly released annual report from the Office of Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education revealed more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations in the Chicago Public Schools system, as well as falsified grant applications.
The U.S. carried out an operation Wednesday to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, the U.S. European Command said.
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
A man was shot and killed in a home in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Tuesday night.
A third meeting with the Packers in just over a month, with the Bears' season on the line.
The U.S. carried out an operation Wednesday to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, the U.S. European Command said.
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The Broadview Village Board on Monday approved changes to its zoning laws to place new restrictions on prisons and detention centers, following months of protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the suburb.
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Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley on Tuesday said he plans to run for mayor of Chicago in 2027.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The newly released annual report from the Office of Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education revealed more than a two dozen sexual misconduct allegations in the Chicago Public Schools system, as well as falsified grant applications. Asal Rezaei reports.
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
A man was shot and killed in a home in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Caleb Williams' mentality isn't changing ahead of his first playoff start, which will be on the biggest stage of his two-year career so far.
We will briefly enjoy more sunshine on Wednesday before a widespread rain-making system moves in.
The annual report from the OIG for the Chicago Board of Ed. revealed more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations in the CPS system.
National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons.
The city of Chicago is expanding the existing $1.50 rideshare tax from a focused area around downtown to include much wider swaths of the North, West and South Sides.
The U.S. carried out an operation Wednesday to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, the U.S. European Command said.
A man was shot and killed in a home in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
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A third meeting with the Packers in just over a month, with the Bears' season on the line.
The Cowboys finished last in the NFL in both scoring and passing defense, wasting one of Dak Prescott's best seasons.
This was the Redbirds' first time in this game since 2014, and they left empty-handed.
The Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night.
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves to help Chicago win its third straight game and fourth in six games.
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
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