Family, friends mourn Chicago area mom, son killed in house fire
A mother and her son died in a house fire in suburban Cicero on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street.
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A mother and her son died in a house fire in suburban Cicero on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street.
A mother and her son died in a house fire in suburban Cicero on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street.
Three people died and one person was injured after a house fire in north suburban Zion overnight. The fire broke out just before midnight in the 2900 block of Enoch Avenue. Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said strong winds initially made fighting the fire difficult, and crews spent four hours battling the flames.
Three people died and one person was injured after a house fire in north suburban Zion overnight.
The fire started Saturday morning on Kolin and Ogden.
Officials did not identify the person as the Lake County Coroner's Office needed to examine the body.
A body was recovered from the rubble left behind after an explosion destroyed a house Tuesday night near far north suburban Lake Zurich.
Preliminary investigation indicates no suspicious activity.
Sheriff’s deputies tried to enter the home to find the man, but the smoke was too heavy,
A tragic scene in Munster, Indiana, where a young child died in a house fire.
Strong winds created challenging conditions for firefighters battling a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in far north suburban Lake Villa.
Flames raced through the garage and quickly spread to the main house.
Family says the man was not home the first time a fire broke out.
Family called him kind, a great cook, and a selfless family man.
Chicago firefighter hospitalized after battling fire at Roseland home
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An investigation was underway to find out what caused a house to go up in flames in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene near Mount Clare and Diversey avenues before 5 a.m.
They believed the homes were vacant until the woman was found during a search.
Chicago Fire Department officials said a person in their 70s was pulled out of a burning home in the 5900 block of South Elizabeth Street.
A Texas veteran has his service dog to thank for his life. "Mattie Mae" jumped into action after flames raced through his home.
The fire happened while the city is dealing with dangerous cold temperatures. Frozen helmets and pipes show what kind of elements they had to endure.
Elk Grove Village firefighters said a person was walking by when they saw smoke pouring out of a house near Kendall Road and Lancaster Avenue.
The coach house owners have argued it wasn't their fault, because their neighbor's insurance provider won't cover their loss.
Glendale Heights police helped get the people out of the burning home.
The storytelling workshop at the College of DuPage aimed to bridge worlds with words.
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Dozens of aldermen called for a special meeting to vote down the mayor's proposed $300 million property tax increase.
Marsh will lead a young Sky team with stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, who will have a second head coach in as many years.
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Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
City Council members have been suggesting alternatives to Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike.
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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.
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Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
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McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
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Reading someone else's story gives one the opportunity to step into their shoes. That was the goal on Tuesday for some College of DuPage students. They want to better understand the kids they'll work with in the juvenile justice system. The workshop at the college bridged worlds with words.
Chicago's new Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for Thursday amid plans to close seven Acero charter schools across the city. Johnson said the closures are concerning to him as teachers at the charter schools are members of the Chicago Teachers Union and it would impact about 2,000 students.
A Michigan judge ruled that Caitlin Tracey's parents should take custody of her body. Tracey’s family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations. Megan Hickey reports.
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Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
The storytelling workshop at the College of DuPage aimed to bridge worlds with words.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
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.
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The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Marsh will lead a young Sky team with stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, who will have a second head coach in as many years.
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Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
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