Oak Forest Bowling Center destroyed in fire
The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
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The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
Such problems make it harder for firefighters to access water on higher floors.
CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza dug into city records and found violations cited for each of the three high-rises where fires broke out.
It's come a long way since February when a fire ripped through the mansion and caused more than $1 million in damages.
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Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's woodshop.
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A fire broke out inside Glenbrook South High School on Thursday, causing the school to tell people to stay away from the north suburban campus. Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's wood shop.
"We feel like we are being victimized twice."
The pastor now placing the blame on the insurance company, telling CBS 2's Andrew Ramos that the Maywood church is being victimized once again.
No one was injured in the 2-11 alarm fire in the South Shore high-rise, but neighbors say they were not informed by alarms in a timely fashion. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza dug into records on the building on South Shore Drive where an extra-alarm fire broke out Thursday.
Fire crews were just arriving at the scene around 4:30 p.m.
Chopper 2 spotted a significant fire breaking out in a residence in West Garfield Park on Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured in the 2-11 alarm fire, but the building at 6730 S. South Shore Dr. was severely damaged. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports from the scene, and Kris Habermehl has a breakdown of how the flames were battled.
A fire broke out inside Glenbrook South High School on Thursday, causing the school to tell people to stay away from the north suburban campus. Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's woodshop.
Information was not immediately available on the extent of damage caused by the fire, or whether anyone was hurt.
Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home.
The fire was on the seventh floor of the nine-story high-rise but has been extinguished, officials said.
The fire was on the seventh floor of the nine-story high-rise but has been extinguished, officials said.
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The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
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A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
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Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
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A license-suspension sticker was spotted on the door at the location at Randolph and Clark. The business has confirmed that its location is closed until further notice.
A Chicago homeowner is suing the U.S. government and several Customs and Border Protection agents for a raid on his Lakeview neighborhood property last fall during "Operation Midway Blitz," claiming the raid was unconstitutional.
Generators echoed on some streets, while the sound of chainsaws bellowed on others.
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The National Weather Service confirmed two tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed in a high-speed boat crash over the weekend on the Fox River in unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois
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A Chicago homeowner is suing the U.S. government and several Customs and Border Protection agents for a raid on his Lakeview neighborhood property last fall during "Operation Midway Blitz," claiming the raid was unconstitutional.
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