
6 hurt, including pregnant woman, in suburban Chicago fire
"This is one of the fires where you walk through and expect to see somebody very seriously injured and we are very fortunate that did not happen today."
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"This is one of the fires where you walk through and expect to see somebody very seriously injured and we are very fortunate that did not happen today."
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports as windows are being boarded up, water used to douse the flames is still dripping from the ceilings, and as bad as this fire was, everyone escaped with their lives.
Back in May, CBS 2 was first to bring you the story of a devastating fire that threatened to put a holiday tradition on hold. But with help from the community, and the determination to keep the tradition alive, the Chicago ridge family behind the display is rebounding just in time for Christmas. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports many others are now displaced as a result of the fire.
The victims have been identified as William S. Davis, 52, and Chelsi A. Bates, 31, both of Arkansas.
Firefighters rescued one person from the burning part of the building in Naperville.
The pastor's church caught fire the day before Easter Sunday.
Seven months ago, the roof of a West Side church was peeled back by flames, and the inside was destroyed by fire. It happened the day before Easter Sunday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray went inside Chance Ministries for a first look at its remarkably quick rebuild.
The fire was on the third floor of the three-story building.
Fire officials say the call came in just before 5 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Shields Avenue.
Fire officials say the call came in just before 5 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Shields Avenue.
A fire broke out inside a two-story apartment building near Van Buren and Kilpatrick in the Austin neighborhood just before 7 a.m.
Fire officials say the fire started in the basement and the rear of the building.
The smokehouse had just reopened after being closed because of a health inspection issue. As CBS 2’s Marybel González reports, Calumet Fisheries now must close again – and during its busy season.
Fire Department officials said the fire started in the roof area of the restaurant at 3259 E. 95th St.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found inside the garage and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Chicago police and firefighters arrived at the 8900 block of South Essex Avenue just before midnight where flames were seen coming from the garage.
A 43-year-old man was found inside unresponsive and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Fire officials say an 80-year-old man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation and was later pronounced dead.
The fire left charred remains of the home and appeared to have spread to two other houses.
It happened just before 6 a.m. near 59th and Winchester.
"There wasn't a mention of any violations. The place is very clean. I have been in that place two or three times before."
Firefighters spent hours battling an extra-alarm fire at a Back of the Yards food processing plant on Thursday. It was dangerous, made worse by high winds. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
It was not clear if anyone was hurt, or what caused the fire.
The fire started at a warehouse near 41st and Halsted, and later spread to multiple buildings.
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"This is one of the fires where you walk through and expect to see somebody very seriously injured and we are very fortunate that did not happen today."
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
About 1,500 people rely on the Yellow Line every day, according to the CTA. But when will those people be back on a train car?
"This is one of the fires where you walk through and expect to see somebody very seriously injured and we are very fortunate that did not happen today."
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
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Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports as windows are being boarded up, water used to douse the flames is still dripping from the ceilings, and as bad as this fire was, everyone escaped with their lives.
A big mess was caused by a group of thieves who targeted ATMs by breaking windows to get inside businesses. They've tried it three times, hitting one business twice in River North. On Thursday, the crew slammed an SUV into the store.
Wadea al Fayoume and his mother were stabbed repeatedly in their home last month. Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith. He's pleaded not guilty.
The woman whose body was found on the side of the road in northern Lake County, Illinois, on Wednesday was identified. The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
Chicago’s overnight snow parking ban goes into effect Friday, and if you aren’t careful, you will end up getting hooked. CBS 2’S Jermont Terry found a big surprise when it came to these tows.
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
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