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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6 hurt, including pregnant woman, in suburban Chicago fire
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.
Suburban Chicago man rebuilds holiday display after devastating fire
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.
6 injured, including firefighter, after big blaze in West Chicago
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports many others are now displaced as a result of the fire.
2 people from Arkansas dead in RV fire in Chicago suburb
The victims have been identified as William S. Davis, 52, and Chelsi A. Bates, 31, both of Arkansas.
Fire breaks out at senior living facility in west Chicago suburbs
Firefighters rescued one person from the burning part of the building in Naperville.
Pastor rebuilds months after Austin church burned down for 2nd time
The pastor's church caught fire the day before Easter Sunday.
Chicago pastor rebuilds months after West Side church burned down for second time
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.
Three people displaced by apartment fire in Portage Park
The fire was on the third floor of the three-story building.
Fire crews battle blaze at vacant building in Fuller Park
Fire officials say the call came in just before 5 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Shields Avenue.
Fire crews battle blaze at vacant building in Fuller Park
Fire officials say the call came in just before 5 a.m. in the 4400 block of South Shields Avenue.
CFD extinguish apartment fire in Austin; no injuries reported
A fire broke out inside a two-story apartment building near Van Buren and Kilpatrick in the Austin neighborhood just before 7 a.m.
Chicago fire crews extinguish apartment fire in Austin; no injuries reported
Fire officials say the fire started in the basement and the rear of the building.
Fire shutters iconic Calumet Fisheries smokehouse
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 badly damages Calumet Fisheries on Chicago's South Side
Fire Department officials said the fire started in the roof area of the restaurant at 3259 E. 95th St.
Man, 40s, found dead after garage fire in Calumet Heights
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found inside the garage and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Garage fire in Calumet heights leaves man dead
Chicago police and firefighters arrived at the 8900 block of South Essex Avenue just before midnight where flames were seen coming from the garage.
Garage fire in Calumet Heights leaves man dead
A 43-year-old man was found inside unresponsive and was pronounced dead on the scene.
80-year-old man dies after house fire in Auburn Gresham
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.
House fire in West Englewood leaves 1 person dead
The fire left charred remains of the home and appeared to have spread to two other houses.
1 killed in house fire on Chicago's Southwest Side
It happened just before 6 a.m. near 59th and Winchester.
CFD investigates blaze in Chicago's Back of the Yards community
"There wasn't a mention of any violations. The place is very clean. I have been in that place two or three times before."
CFD battles blaze in Back of the Yards
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.
House destroyed in fire in Big Rock
It was not clear if anyone was hurt, or what caused the fire.
Food warehouse roof collapses in extra-alarm fire in Back of the Yards
The fire started at a warehouse near 41st and Halsted, and later spread to multiple buildings.
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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."
River North store owner frustrated as thieves hit her business again
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
Father of suburban child stabbed to death files lawsuit
Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
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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As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
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.
2 weeks after crash, no timeline for when Yellow Line service resumes
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?
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."
Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
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.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Perry apologizes for 'inappropriate' behavior after Hawks terminate contract
Perry dispelled any notion that the incident involved a teammate's family member.
Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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6 hurt, including pregnant woman, in suburban Chicago fire
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.
Chicago store owner frustrated after thieves repeatedly rob her business
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.
Father of suburban child stabbed to death files lawsuit
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.
Coroner identifies woman whose body was found on side of road in Chicago suburbs
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 winter parking ban: A necessity or a burden?
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.
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River North store owner frustrated as thieves hit her business again
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
Woman whose body was found on side of road in Lake Co. identified
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
CPD officer charged with falsely claiming she was robbed of $5,000
She was charged with felony disorderly conduct and false report of an offense after saying she was robbed when she was off duty, but police said that never happened.
Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
