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.
18-wheel car carrier bursts into flames, causing rush-hour standstill on I-294
The fiery crash caused some intense moments for those involved – and for drivers caught in the middle. Fortunately, nobody was injured.
Slick road conditions cause crashes, closures for Chicago morning commuters
Overnight snow and rain are causing dangerous driving conditions for Wednesday morning commuters.
Driver killed in serious crash in northwest Chicago suburbs
A car headed north on Quentin Road crossed off the roadway.
Crews search lake for missing duck hunter in unincorporated Villa Park
Officials said an unidentified 60-year-old man went duck hunting Monday and then vanished.
Chopper 2 makes emergency landing after striking bird in Wisconsin
Pilot Mike Sypien suffered some abrasions, but was otherwise not seriously injured, and was able to safely land the helicopter in a field.
DeKalb County explosion levels home, injures person
Chopper 2 was over the scene in the 5800 block of Goble Road between Shabbona and Earlville.
Extra-alarm fire burning at home in Hawthorn Woods
The fire started at a home in a heavily wooded lot on Robin Crest Road in Hawthorn Woods, just north of Lake Zurich.
Pedestrian hit, killed by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Morning commuters should avoid southbound Lake Shore Drive as crews work to clear the scene.
Hazmat investigation underway after crash on Kennedy expressway
Around 3:10 a.m., four vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved in a crash at Lawrence Avenue that led to a fuel spill.
Cubs employee suffers "allergic reaction" to package at team office building
Police said one person was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center after "coming into contact with a skin irritant."
Woodstock home destroyed, 10 other buildings damaged in apparent natural gas explosion
No major injuries were reported, but two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Bicyclist hit by a car in west suburban Glendale Heights
Part of North Avenue was being blocked as the investigation continued. It was unclear what the condition of the bicyclist was.
One dead, two hospitalized after RV catches fire at Stickney gas station
Officials said the person who died was inside the Covington LX RV that was completely torched.
Man, woman seriously injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Belmont Avenue
A car slammed into a guardrail and ended up on its side. Debris and fluids were left on the roadway.