Large industrial fire burning in Joliet, Illinois near I-55
Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the fire at a manufacturing site east of I-55 on Frontage Road near the Route 59 exit around 4:30 a.m.
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Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the fire at a manufacturing site east of I-55 on Frontage Road near the Route 59 exit around 4:30 a.m.
The house was completely engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to a nearby farm field.
Students are being sent off campus to start spring break two days early. The university has over 40,000 students.
A SpaceX rocket exploded during a test flight Thursday night, causing debris to rain down from Florida to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean.
Anthony Avila-Puebla, 31, was found dead in the remains of a two-story home that exploded and erupted in a raging fire the day after the explosion in the 2200 block of Central Avenue, Cicero police said Saturday.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
Key fobs to the family cars melted in the blast. Shattered glass now covers the chairs where Rocios Beauty Salon clients once sat for services.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office on Monday was still trying to identify the person whose body was found at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office on Monday was still trying to identify the person whose body was found at the scene. Sabrina Franza reports.
Meanwhile, a wedding spared a family from the explosion that destroyed the building this weekend. Marissa Sulek reports.
The explosion happened while Eleni Vrettos, who lived in the building, was away and busy getting married.
The debris left behind by the explosion and fire was composed of 40 years' worth of memories from Eleni Vrettos' home — a place she left Saturday afternoon to make a key memory of her own. Marissa Sulek reports.
The entire front of the building was blown out, and some of the bricks from that building landed all the way across the street.
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
Police said the boy was inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber Friday morning at a medical center outside of Detroit, when it exploded. His mother, who was near the chamber at the time, also suffered injuries to her arms.
People nearby heard the blast around 8:30 a.m.
Firefighters said a paint container likely exploded.
Firefighters could be seen using a tower ladder truck to extinguish a fire in the back of a heavily damaged garbage truck.
Rescuers late Tuesday afternoon were trying to find people who were reportedly trapped inside.
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with a Waukegan chemical manufacturer, more than five years after an explosion at their factory killed four workers.
Four workers were killed and three others were injured in the explosion. OSHA found the company didn't meet federal standards for its electrical equipment.
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie-talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Aram Brunson, 21, is charged with one count each of falsifying, concealing and covering up a material fact by trick, scheme or device; and making false statements to federal officials.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of someone shot on the train-car train and found a person with a gunshot wound to the upper right thigh.
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public school libraries throughout the state.
Chicago Catholics gathered at an Easter Monday Mass in Pilsen to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and mourn the loss of the holy leader they called "Papa Francisco."
Nickolas Watts, 19, was arrested by police on Friday in the 1000 block of West Glenlake Avenue around 12:44 p.m.
Maria Gates, 22, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
The Vatican announced the 88-year-old pontiff's death Monday morning, saying he taught us to live the values of the gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love.
Chicago Catholics gathered at Easter Monday Masses to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and mourn the loss of the holy leader they called "Papa Francisco." His message of compassion and mercy for immigrants is very important to their community.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich will lead a memorial Mass for Pope Francis Wednesday before he leaves to attend his funeral and then the conclave.
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, members of the Chicago Archdiocese are calling on Catholics to honor his legacy by "being people of inclusion and hope."
The shooting happened on the train near the Racine stop in the 400 block of South Racine Avenue.
Chicago Catholics gathered at their local churches to mourn the loss and legacy of Pope Francis.
Nickolas Watts, 19, was arrested by police on Friday in the 1000 block of West Glenlake Avenue around 12:44 p.m.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of someone shot on the train-car train and found a person with a gunshot wound to the upper right thigh.
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich is mourning the "profound loss" of Pope Francis.
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public school libraries throughout the state.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
