3 dead, at least 3 injured in Chicago fire at apartment building on West Side
Two children and an adult died after a massive early morning blaze in the city's Austin neighborhood, Chicago fire officials said.
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Two children and an adult died after a massive early morning blaze in the city's Austin neighborhood, Chicago fire officials said.
Video at the scene showed what appeared to be smoke coming from a side entrance.
Some changes were made to the original 1,600-step route this year to accommodate the firefighters climbing steps at Soldier Field in the extreme heat.
Firefighters responded to a boat fire on Lake Michigan on Sunday, a day after multiple water rescues and one death. Shardaa Gray reports.
All afternoon and evening, families were standing outside the burning building — wondering if there was going to be anything left. Marissa Sulek reports.
Police said the man was taken to Weiss Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Jose Perez was seriously hurt during the swimming portion of the San Francisco Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Perez underwent emergency spinal surgery and was recovering Monday.
A Chicago firefighter was hurt when his vehicle was struck Thursday night as he responded to a car fire on I-57, CFD officials said.
Officials say it is most important to avoid putting oneself in dangerous situations in the first place.
The goal was to show swimmers what to do if things go wrong.
Earlier this year, CFD ambulance No. 74 and truck No. 6 responded to a 13-month-old baby suffering from cardiac arrest.
Charles Green, 44, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in the garage fire that killed Meyer on the West Side last month.
Firefighters responded to a fire on the third floor of the school.
Families of fallen firefighters will be honored during a brunch on Friday morning.
"Dave embodied everything a Chicago firefighter is and should be; the bravest of us all, a true leader in every sense of the word," his fellow firefighters said.
Meyer, who died fighting a fire on the West Side, was also remembered as a devoted husband and father who always had a smile on his face. Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt presented the family of Capt. David Meyer with the Chicago flag after his funeral service in Niles Tuesday.
The full funeral mass for Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, who died after fighting a blaze at a garage in the city's Austin neighborhood last week.
The funeral for fallen Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer was held in Niles, Illinois, Tuesday morning. He died after being struck by a beam after fighting a garage fire on the West Side last week.
The funeral for veteran Chicago firefighter Capt. David Meyer is being held in Niles, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.
The funeral for veteran Chicago firefighter Capt. David Meyer is being held in Niles, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.
Meyer was with the Chicago Fire Department for 29 years.
Capt. David Meyer was with the Chicago Fire Department for 29 years. Not only were hundreds of firemen and women present for his visitation Monday, but so were a line of community members down the block. Marissa Sulek reports.
Everyone survived the first fire, which broke out in the 7100 block of South Yates Boulevard. A man was found dead in the second fire on South Shore Drive.
A fire broke out in a house on Chicago's West Side overnight Sunday into Monday.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees skies full of missiles as American allies take hits and deaths mount along with concern the conflict could spread.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Fire crews were seen battling the fire in the house on Hirsch Street just off Menard Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood.
A man was on police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago’s West Side Sunday night.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 2, 2026.
The Pentagon said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will publicly address the U.S. and Israel’s joint strikes on Iran on Monday. Bradley Blackburn reports on the escalated fighting.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night. Darius Johnson reports.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees skies full of missiles as American allies take hits and deaths mount along with concern the conflict could spread.
So far, Emirates has suspended flights in and out of Dubai until Monday.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
A fire broke out in a house on Chicago's West Side overnight Sunday into Monday.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
Connor Bedard scored for Chicago, which has lost eight of nine and continues to struggle to score.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A man has been charged with shooting and killing a father and son following a jewelry store robbery last November in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.
