8 hospitalized, baby in critical condition, after South Shore high-rise fire
People were seen screaming for help as they found themselves trapped in the burning building and hung out of the windows.
United flight to L.A. diverted to Chicago due to bomb threat
Police said the passengers were evacuated, and the plane was searched at a remote location at O'Hare Airport.
Fire sweeps through porches of residential building in East Lakeview
The fire appeared to be confined to the back porches, but there had been a potential for real disaster when the flames were raging.
Chemical spill closes all lanes on Chicago expressway at La Grange Road
All lanes finally reopened by just before 6 p.m.
Lanes reopen after multiple crashes on Eisenhower Expressway at 9th Avenue
At least one car rolled over due to the impact of the crash.
5 people hospitalized after Pace bus hit, flips on its side in Roseland
All five of those hospitalized were said to be in fair condition.
Fire breaks out in industrial building in Carol Stream
Numerous mutual aid companies from other municipalities were called in to help fight the fire.
Flash flood warning along Kankakee River in Will, Grundy counties due to melting ice
The National Weather Service is warning of potential flooding of roads and buildings along the Kankakee River between Wilmington and Phelan Acres.
Dangerous, icy driving conditions in Chicago area amid freezing rain
In Chicago's south suburbs, roads are completely covered in ice, and parking lots are looking more like ice skating rinks.
Worker rescued from top of old grain tower in Frankfort
Police said a contractor had been injured while servicing an antenna on the top of the tower.
6 pets die in apartment house fire in Antioch
A total of 15 people were displaced by the fire.
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Man critically wounded in Greater Grand Crossing shooting
Several adjacent blocks were cordoned off following the shooting.
Police: Man gets out of stolen car and runs from CPD, only to be hit, killed by truck
The police Major Accident Investigation Unit and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating.
Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash on I-57 on Chicago's Far South Side
The roadway was back open by just after 8 p.m.