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1 dead, 1 seriously injured on I-57 when disabled vehicle struck as they filled gas tank, police say

February 27, 2020 at 9:53 p.m.

A man was fatally injured and a second seriously hurt when their disabled vehicle was hit by another vehicle Thursday morning on Interstate 57 near Interstate 80 as they tried...

Woman taken to hospital after car fire in Near North Side garage

February 24, 2020 at 6:36 p.m.

One woman was taken to the hospital after a car fire in a Near North parking garage brought out a large Fire Department contingent Monday morning. Emergency crews were called...

7 children hospitalized, in good condition after South Side house fire

February 14, 2020 at 6:54 p.m.

Seven children, ages 5 to 16, were taken to hospitals and were in good condition following a house fire in the Englewood neighborhood Friday morning. Fire crews were called to...

Two women walk across North Milwaukee Avenue at North California Avenue in Chicago as the snow comes down on Feb. 13, 2020.

Bundle up for the coldest Valentine’s Day in Chicago since 1943, forecasters say

February 14, 2020 at 5:01 p.m.

Chicago started Friday with the coldest Valentine's Day since 1943, but temperatures came nowhere near the city's record cold. And relief is on the way. It got down to 2...

3 students hospitalized after possibly overdosing at West Side school

February 13, 2020 at 7:22 p.m.

Three students were taken to local hospitals after emergency crews were called to a West Side school because of possible overdoses, officials said. Emergency crews were called to a school...

Pandilleros rivales fueron encerrados en la misma celda, uno estaba muerto media hora después

February 6, 2020 at 9:20 p.m.

Un reputado pandillero fue brutalmente golpeado a muerte sólo media hora después de ser ingresado en una celda con un recluso que pertenece a la pandilla rival, en la cárcel...

A person walks through Millennium Park as fog passes through the area, Jan. 24, 2020 in Chicago.

Rain, fog to give way to overnight snow, 3 to 5 inches possible north and away from lake

January 25, 2020 at 2:47 a.m.

Drizzle and fog were expected to give way Friday evening to snow, with the steadiest snowfall expected overnight tonight and continuing into the mid-morning hours on Saturday. Fog was slowing...

A pedestrian maneuvers around warning barriers along the lakefront near North Avenue Beach in Chicago on a cold and overcast Friday morning.

Before snow in Chicago Saturday afternoon, expect freezing rain, sleet and strong winds that will cause high waves and storm surge at lakefront

January 11, 2020 at 7:45 a.m.

Those in and around Chicago can expect snow by Saturday night, but before then, a complex and messy storm will possibly bring freezing rain, thunderstorms, sleet and dangerously high lakefront...

More studies needed to determine cause of death for man found on CTA train at O’Hare

January 9, 2020 at 10:04 p.m.

The cause and manner of death for a man found dead on a CTA Blue Line train when it was being taken out of service Wednesday afternoon at O'Hare International...

Two men hospitalized following electrical accident in Loop

December 17, 2019 at 10:12 p.m.

Two men were hospitalized Tuesday morning following an electrical accident at a building in the Loop, a city spokesman said. Emergency crews were called to 231 S. LaSalle St. just...

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