Brush fire spreads across 10 acres in McHenry County; experts issue climate change warning
It took more than a dozen fire departments to fight and contain the brush fire, which officials said most likely started with an unattended burn pile.
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It took more than a dozen fire departments to fight and contain the brush fire, which officials said most likely started with an unattended burn pile.
High winds in Los Angeles are driving the flames in the new, fast-moving wildfire, which is spreading near the Clarita Valley.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Brady Heiser is from Crown Point, Indiana, and now works as a teamster—hauling loads for Hollywood studios. But when the fires broke out, Heiser started hauling animals instead.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn.
Leigh Waldman is in front of a pizza parlor, flower shop, and coffee shop that were completely destroyed.
The fires have scorched more than 45 square miles of the Los Angeles area—leaving total devastation behind.
Many said they were relieved to get out in time, but they are still very much concerned with what will be left when they return.
Some Chicagoans, including CBS News Chicago Investigator Dorothy Tucker's sons, are prepared for the worst as the fires rage.
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
Jermont Terry has the heart-stopping images coming out of Los Angeles amid the wildfire, while Meteorologist Kylee Miller explains the conditions that are making the horror possible.
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
The fire is being fueled by an intense windstorm, and has already burned more than 1,200 acres and destroyed several homes.
The fire has consumed more than 30 square miles, and thousands have been forced to leave their homes. Danya Bacchus reports.
The fire exploded in size northwest of Los Angeles, growing 1,000 acres in just an hour.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
The Paddle Out gathering is a Hawaiian tradition to honor loved ones. Boat riders dropped flower petals in the sea while surfers splashed water in the air.
The fire in northern California is one of more than 100 large fires burning in the United States right now.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
Carter Evans reports strong winds and dry conditions are giving firefighters a lot of trouble. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said air quality is expected to be moderate, but readings may show higher categories at certain times.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
The Red Cross sent photos of some of the people they have been assisting, along with their harrowing stories.
Gov. Josh Green said the state is working toward a moratorium on real estate sales "to make sure that no one is victimized."
The new details are staggering on the Hawaiian fire that has become the deadliest American wildfire in more than a century.
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road.
The Lake County Coroner's Office said that just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Route 60-83 and Taylor Lake Court.
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 30.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing more but legendary.
The boys, 16 and 17, were charged with three felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm and one felony count of attempted armed robbery with a firearm.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
President Trump said Thursday he is 'working on papers" to withhold federal funding to U.S. sanctuary cities, including Chicago.
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.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
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 device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
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.
A semi-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of eggs was engulfed in flames Friday night in Mokena, Illinois.
The agency can’t be dismantled entirely. The order states that the bureau must still be able to carry out its statutory functions.
Khalil, a legal resident and Columbia University graduate student, led pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He was arrested last month in the lobby of his university-owned apartment.
The hearing was opposed by the L.A. County District Attorney. The men spent over 30 years in prison for the murder of their parents, but the defense argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse.
The company Borden Cheese took a survey and found 70% insist on a golden brown finish. Almost half of people said they prefer their sandwiches with just bread and cheese.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River Thursday was originally from the Chicago area.
Owen Ray and his friend asked to get out of an Uber in Copenhagen after realizing they put in the wrong address. The driver later accused them of not paying, but receipts show they did.
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road.
Daniel Flores, 49, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of John and Michael Fields on April 12, 1995.
Chicago's firefighters, EMTs and paramedics help resident through some of their worst moments, and our female first responders bring a special strength to an incredibly demanding job.
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."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing more but legendary.
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
Northwestern University women's tennis coach Claire Pollard has become just the ninth women's tennis coach ever to reach 600 career victories.
For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
