Authorities Investigating Building Collapse Near UIC Campus

Authorities are investigating after a front wall collapsed off of an art gallery in the city’s East Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday afternoon.

No injuries were reported after the collapse, which occurred in the 600 block of West 18th Street, according to authorities. The building was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

According to the Chicago Fire Department, 18th Street is blocked between Desplaines to Ruble due to the collapse.

Stay tuned to NBC 5 for more updates on this developing story.

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