Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse reopens along Chicago River a week after fire
The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
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The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
A small bus caught fire shortly before 2 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 290 near Halsted Street
Chicago firefighters battling a blaze in River North called for a hazardous materials team after discovering a suspected narcotics lab inside an apartment.
The Fire Department was working to extinguish the fire in the 2100 block of West 107th Place in Morgan Park Wednesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Firefighters were called for a blaze in a wood frame out-building in South Elgin. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Repairs took a bit longer than expected after the Jan. 17 fire destroyed the shelter's laundry room, and smoke damaged the ventilation system, ceilings, and walls of the entire shelter.
The call came in at 10:30 on Tuesday morning.
The call came in at 10:30 on Tuesday morning. Fire officials said there did not appear to be any foul play. No injuries were reported.
A 59-year-old man was rescued from the building and was taken to Stroger Hospital with burns to the body in good condition.
Flames and smoke were seen pouring out of the back window and parts of the roof.
It was a small kitchen fire, but more firefighters were called in after smoke and flames made it to the ventilation system.
CBS 2's photographer observed a firefighter being transported to the scene for medical care. The firefighter was awake and alert.
One firefighter was taken to an area hospital from the scene of the fire at the iconic steakhouse at Marina City. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The fire at the restaurant at Marina City appeared to be out by just before 6 p.m., but fire officials still called a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower to assist.
The fire sent smoke wafting from the restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The windows on the top floor were busted out, and firefighters could be seen working inside.
A neighbor said the people who live in the unit where he believes the fire began were not home at the time.
Paramedics checked out one person, but that person refused to go to the hospital.
The fire at the Wauconda complex was under control by Tuesday afternoon, but several units were damaged.
Firefighters were called to the senior living facility in Wauconda after reports of smoke.
They're being recalled vehicles because they have a dangerous defect. The recall impacted 3.4 million vehicles. The companies said they were at risk of catching fire whether the engines were on or off.
The sprinkler system put the fire out, but heavy smoke remained through the building.
Chicago police say two unknown offenders poured an unknown liquid onto the car, set it on fire, and then fled the scene.
The investigation was turned over to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall.
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