Teen describes moment bricks fell on her after partial house collapse in Hanson Park
A Department of Buildings records check shows the property was inspected in 2006, 2007, and 2019 and failed each time.
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A Department of Buildings records check shows the property was inspected in 2006, 2007, and 2019 and failed each time.
Building inspectors were on the scene after bricks fell from the front wall of the structure on Grand Avenue.
Chicago Fire Department officials said roofing material lifted up during a strong storm, causing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit on the roof to collapse.
The school board was seeking the $85 million bond issue after a ceiling collapse at the 114-year-old Lockport Township High School Central Campus in November.
Part of the front of a church building came crumbling down in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood Friday morning. Members of the Chicago Fire Department happened to be driving by when they saw the falling facade at Kingdom Builders Christian Center in the 1600 block of West 63rd Street.
City records show the building failed an inspection on Nov. 20 of last year. Inspectors noted three violations.
Bricks, chunks of concrete, and several wooden planks fell from an apartment building near 78th and South Shore Drive, damaging scaffolding in front of the building.
Chicago police and city inspectors are on the scene of a partial building collapse Tuesday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
Authorities have recovered the bodies of 42-year-old Branden Colvin, 51-year-old Ryan Hitchcock and 60-year-old Daniel Prien, officials announced Monday morning
There are still three people missing at the site of the collapse.
An effort is underway again to search the highly unstable structure. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed Sunday, and a structural engineer says the rest of the structure "is in imminent danger of collapse."
Neighbors said the men had been working at that site for weeks before this collapse.
Authorities said the six workers who were in the building at the time of the collapse have all been accounted for.
It was a hard pill to swallow for Kim Meyers once she realized her sister, Michelle, was one of the many victims who was injured the collapse of the roof at the Apollo Theatre.
"I was able to look out the door from the inside, and I could see the tornado coming directly at us."
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
The victim of a deadly building collapse in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood has been identified as 35-year-old Pedro Santiago Mateos of Chicago
On Friday, workers removed parts of the building still in danger of collapsing.
Demolition crews were clearing debris at the site of a deadly building collapse in Bronzeville that took place Thursday.
The Department of Buildings said the work being done at the time of the collapse was not in compliance with approved plans for demolition.
A worker has died after being trapped when a 141-year-old building collapsed in Bronzeville Thursday morning. A large portion of the wall of a three-story building collapsed around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in the 700 block of East Oakwood Boulevard. According to the Chicago Fire Department, a worker was trapped under the debris.
A worker has died after being trapped a 141-year-old building collapsed in Bronzeville Thursday morning. A large portion of the wall of a three-story building collapsed around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in the 700 block of East Oakwood Boulevard. According to the Chicago Fire Department, a worker was trapped under the debris.
Police said a driver lost control of the car, causing him to jump the curb and strike the building.
The declaration allows people affected by the explosion to apply for loans for relief.
Sources on the scene told CBS News Chicago that a firefighter who responded to the fire was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Friday's highs will be in the middle 40s, which is seasonable for November.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
The lights were dark when CBS News Chicago visited Thursday night—and it was the second time this week.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Legal analyst Irv Miller joined Dana Kozlov with an update in the ongoing Madigan corruption trial.
Flames were seen shooting from a propane storage area outside Cafe Brauer, in the 2000 block of North Stockton Drive.
Jhonattan Garcia-Nava, 36, was charged with attempted murder. Police said Garcia-Nava shot someone multiple times near the Liquor Barn, located in the Hawthorn Hills Square shopping center, at 700 N. Milwaukee Ave. at Townline Road.
Firefighters quickly rescued four men inside the building and treated them on the scene. Two women were later found and taken to a local hospital.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon had the extended forecast.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The lights were dark when CBS News Chicago visited Thursday night—and it was the second time this week.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
Sources on the scene told CBS News Chicago that a firefighter who responded to the fire was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital with minor injuries.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
