Family devastated after 3 children die in Kenosha, Wisconsin, apartment fire
A family was reeling with grief this holiday weekend after three children died in an apartment fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thanksgiving.
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A family was reeling with grief this holiday weekend after three children died in an apartment fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thanksgiving.
A death investigation is underway for a woman who was found dead after a house fire in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A death investigation is underway for a woman who was found dead after a house fire in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Three men died, and at least three others were injured after an apartment building fire in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two people died and one was critically injured after a fire broke out at a home in northwest suburban Streamwood early Tuesday morning.
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.
The fire, believed to have been set intentionally, claimed the lives of four people, including a pregnant mother and her 5-year-old son.
Community leaders and the victim's family members will attend to honor the memories of their loved ones.
The fire started around 1:15 p.m. in a two-story apartment building in the 5200 block of North Bernard Street.
Police said the victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died. H
Just after 2:15 a.m., Chicago police said firefighters responded to the building in the 7100 block of South Rhodes Avenue and found a 32-year-old man.
Investigators are looking into arson as a possible cause for the fire that killed Chicago Fire Capt. David Meyer on Wednesday, and a person of interest is in custody. As Marissa Sulek reports, neighbors said the fire was part of a trend.
The first police officers who arrived on scene had trouble getting inside because of furniture blocking the front and rear entrances.
A 6-year-old boy is dead after a two-alarm fire at an apartment building in West Rogers Park. The Chicago Fire Department also said a mom and two firefighters were sent to the hospital.
Around 8 p.m., The New Chicago Police and Fire Departments responded to a call of a structure fire in the 400 block of McKinley Avenue.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A 65-year-old man died at the scene. The second victim, an 88-year-old woman, was taken to West Suburban Hospital, where she died.
A woman who appeared to be about 50 years old was found on fire and unresponsive in the 5900 block of South Morgan Street.
The victim was identified as 61-year-old David Kuzavinis, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
The Indiana state Fire Marshal’s office late Tuesday was still investigating the cause of the fire.
The Indiana state Fire Marshal's office late Tuesday was still investigating the cause of the fire.
A sixth victim, an 11-year-old who was the oldest child inside, was transported by air to a pediatric burn center in Indianapolis.
"Rocio was a talented journalist who deeply cared about her community and wanted to make the city a better place for everyone."
"It shouldn't happen. We have to get better as a department."
Chicago firefighter Andrew Price fell through the roof while fighting a blaze in Lincoln Park early Monday. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini obtained photos of the shaft through which Price fell, and the site where other firefighters tried to rescue him.
For the ninth year in a row, a Chicago nonprofit lined up a caravan of cars and toys to make surprise stops around the city, mainly on the South Side.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
From Chicago's Pope to hot dog giveaways, here's a look back at some of the moments in 2025 that could only happen in Chicago.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
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.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
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.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
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.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
More than 1,500 people are feeling the Christmas joy thanks to St. Sabina Church in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
For the ninth year in a row, a Chicago nonprofit lined up a caravan of cars and toys to make surprise stops around the city, mainly on the South Side.
Chicago's holiday traditions include ice skating, massive Christmas trees, special meals and homemade gifts. We take a look at many of them, from the Art Institute Lions and Millennium Park Christmas tree to the Walnut Room and Palmer House Brownie. We also spoke to people from Garrett's Popcorn about their signature mix, and looked at the history of Chicago-made Frango Mints.
Talk about a merry Christmas: A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Chicago police are searching for a missing teenager. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
The sprawling 20-acre campus in Jackson Park, just blocks from the lake, includes buildings, gardens, playgrounds, and a 225-foot museum tower.
For the ninth year in a row, a Chicago nonprofit lined up a caravan of cars and toys to make surprise stops around the city, mainly on the South Side.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
