Chicago Fire Department

Authorities reported a house fire at a residence located in the 6800 block of South Merrill Avenue. The accidental fire resulted in three individuals being hospitalized, including two who were in critical condition. Both the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department responded to the call.

A person was hospitalized in serious condition following a fire at a downtown Chicago high-rise on Tuesday evening, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The incident occurred in the Streeterville neighborhood.

Three people were hospitalized in good condition after a boat capsized in Lake Michigan near Kenwood. Four others refused medical treatment.

Two Chicago police officers, a child, and another person were injured in a crash at Washington Park on Chicago's South Side on Sunday evening, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Three people were killed and one critically injured after a pickup truck went off the Cicero Avenue bridge in Chicago's SW Side Sunday morning, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

A 13-year-old boy was wounded in the leg during a drive-by shooting in Portage Park on Monday evening. He was treated at the scene by the Chicago Fire Department and is in good condition at Lutheran General Hospital. No arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation.

The Getaway, a bar in Chicago's Lincoln Square, was closed indefinitely after an explosion caused by a gas stove injured at least one person. The city ordered the building closed due to code violations, and no reopening date has been announced.

Seven people were injured after a fire broke out in the trash chute of a high-rise apartment building in Greater Grand Crossing on Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to the building on West 71st Street around 6 a.m., and the building was evacuated. Four injured individuals were in good condition, while three were in fair condition.

Seven people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a trash chute at a South Side high-rise building on Saturday morning, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The incident occurred in the Greater Grand Crossing area.

A man was shot in the head and critically wounded near 31st Street Beach in the Douglas neighborhood. Chicago police and fire department personnel responded, transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center. No arrests were made, and Area 1 detectives are investigating the incident.

Ocean surface temperatures have reached a record high, with scientists warning the world is entering 'uncharted territory.' People in Chicago enjoyed cool water during a hot weather day on June 30, 2026.

Two people were injured in a rollover crash involving an ambulance on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The ambulance is privately owned and not affiliated with the Chicago Fire Department, according to ISP.

Two boats collided in Monroe Harbor overnight, resulting in 14 people being rescued. Four individuals sustained serious to critical injuries, while nine were unharmed and declined hospital treatment.

Five of 14 people were seriously injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan near the Loop. The Chicago Fire Department and Coast Guard responded to the incident.

A man accused in the fire that killed Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer is returning to court. The case involves the fire that resulted in the captain's death.

A fire at Jay’s Backyard BBQ in Austin caused significant damage, closing the restaurant and neighboring businesses. Owner Jay Young is raising funds to retain employees and rebuild, while assessing the extent of the destruction, including a collapsed roof.

A fire broke out at a barbecue restaurant in Austin on the West Side around 7 a.m. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 8:30 a.m., which spread to neighboring businesses but caused no injuries.

A kitchen fire at Wilma's Famous BBQ in a high-rise building on 17 N. Wabash Ave. caused smoke to billow through the roof but no injuries were reported. Firefighters extinguished the fire, inspected a ventilation shaft, and did not order an evacuation. The cause remains under investigation.

Chicago authorities are searching for a suspect after a cross was burned in Grant Park. Police released photos of a person of interest linked to white supremacy and racism. The fire department extinguished the blaze without injuries.

Chicago firefighters are battling an extra-alarm fire in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side. The incident is classified as an 'extra-alarm' fire, indicating a significant response.

A large burning cross was found in Chicago's Grant Park, prompting a police investigation. The cross, at least 6 feet tall, was extinguished by officials, with no injuries reported. Witnesses expressed concerns linking it to racial or religious motives, citing historical ties to the Ku Klux Klan.

A large burning cross was discovered in Grant Park, Chicago, prompting an investigation by police into its motive. The Chicago Fire Department extinguished the flames, and witnesses expressed shock, linking the act to historical racial violence. The Supreme Court has recognized cross burnings as hate symbols tied to the Ku Klux Klan.

A large burning cross was discovered in Chicago's Grant Park, prompting an investigation by police and the fire department. Witnesses reported shock and concern, linking the act to historical racial violence. The motive remains unclear, though cross burnings are associated with hate symbols and the Ku Klux Klan.

A large burning cross was discovered in Chicago's Grant Park, prompting an investigation by police into its origin and motive. Witnesses described shock and concern, linking the act to historical racial violence. The cross, extinguished by firefighters, was described as at least 6 feet tall and drew attention from nearby drivers and pedestrians.

A burning cross was discovered and extinguished in Grant Park Tuesday afternoon by the Chicago Fire Department. A witness, Keinika Carlton, reported seeing the cross and a man walking away from the site. The incident is under investigation as a potential hate crime linked to the Ku Klux Klan.

Four people were shot and seriously wounded Monday evening in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on the West Side. Paramedics responded around 7:30 p.m. near Madison Street and Lockwood Avenue, transporting victims to hospitals in serious-to-critical condition. Chicago police have not released details about the incident.

Six people were hospitalized after a five-vehicle crash on the city's South Side on Sunday evening, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Three people were injured after a car crashed into a Chipotle restaurant on the city's Southwest Side Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred as reported by the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).

A vehicle crashed into a Chipotle on Chicago's Southwest Side in the West Elsdon neighborhood, injuring three people. One person was in serious-to-critical condition, while two others were in good-to-fair condition. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

A fire broke out in Chicago's Sleepy Hollow neighborhood on Wednesday, with flames and smoke visible from a garage on South Kilpatrick Avenue. The Chicago Fire Department arrived at the scene by 3 p.m., though no further details were immediately provided.

A 25-year-old man on parole for a bank robbery died in a shooting involving an FBI agent in East Garfield Park. The FBI is investigating the incident, and authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading to the shooting.

A 56-year-old man died after starting a fire in Gage Park that damaged three homes. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which was ruled arson, and over 150 firefighters were deployed due to the spreading flames. The man, Manuel Gallegos, was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

A fire in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood caused by a 56-year-old man resulted in one death and spread to three buildings. Authorities are investigating the incident as arson.

A shooting involving an FBI agent occurred near Garfield Park in Chicago, prompting a heavy police presence with officers visible carrying long guns. A person was pronounced dead at the scene, but it remains unclear if they were shot by the FBI agent. The FBI has initiated an internal review of the incident.