Firefighter in 'good shape' after being hurt fighting Chinatown fire
Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles Saturday evening.
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Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles Saturday evening.
A ceremonial bell ringing in honor of a Chicago fire captain and EMT who died in the line of duty ten years ago.
A ceremonial bell ringing in honor of a Chicago fire captain and EMT who died in the line of duty ten years ago.
Crews responded to an extra-alarm fire near a CTA Green Line track Sunday morning in the city's Bronzeville neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
"The turnout is excellent. We're still waiting for that diversity number to kick up though."
The still and box alarm fire broke out in the 1100 block of East 90th Street.
It was 21 years ago that the world as we knew it was forever changed.
A person is safe after the Chicago Fire Department was called to Montrose Harbor Monday morning.
Family, friends, and colleagues will remember firefighter Mashawn Plummer during a badge ceremony Friday morning.
The First Responders Classic took place at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The department is also dedicating a brick to Pickering at the Firefighter Memorial Park.
Firefighters were in the air and water as the Chicago Fire Department held a rescue demonstration at 57th Street beach Friday.
They taught neighbors how to apply tourniquets and perform CPR.
The Chicago Fire Department on Saturday invited the community to hang out and learn.
In addition to being illegal in Chicago, the city's Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are dangerous.
In addition to being illegal in Chicago, the city’s Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are dangerous.
The Chicago Fire Department offered a final salute Wednesday for firefighter/EMT Timothy Eiland.
The department offered a customary salute for an active member as firefighters came together to mourn.
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
More than a dozen CPD officers have died by suicide in the last four years. Until now, families of those officers did not get any work-related death benefits.
Two homes were destroyed. One was a family home passed down for generations.
One firefighter was hospitalized for minor injuries, the Chicago Fire Department said.
A 46-year-old Chicago man remains in the Grundy County Jail on charges of fleeing and resisting police, after he stole a Chicago Fire Department ambulance and led police on a 75-mile pursuit this week.
Benjamin Herrington, of Chicago, is charged with fleeing to elude a peace officer, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
The suspect got out of the ambulance near Dwight and appeared to surrender, only to take off running before police tackled him. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
From A-list stars to wealthy buyers looking for a fresh start, more and more Americans are calling Britain’s idyllic Cotswolds region their home. CNN’s Anna Cooban reports.
The meeting comes a day after Russia launched an hours-long attack on Ukraine. Wendy Gillette reports.
The production at the Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building features hundreds of handmade puppets, projections, immersive sound, and live music.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city’s Southwest Side.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
Officers found a woman of unknown age with a gunshot wound to her head, but she was alert and able to communicate with responding officers, Chesteron police said.
