Chicago Fire

A 60-year-old man was gravely injured when a house fire broke out Sunday night in the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side, authorities said. The fire was reported before 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of North Monticello. The victim was taken to Swedish Hospital with burns to his face and hands, Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said….

The stars of ‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago Med’ and ‘Chicago PD’ join us to chat about the pandemic backdrop on their show and playing essential workers.

Chicago fire officials say at least four people were transported to area hospitals after a fire spread to multiple residences in the Englewood neighborhood on Sunday morning. According to officials, the fire started in a one-story home in the 5500 block of South Shields Sunday morning, then spread to a nearby two-and-a-half story residence. The fire is now under control,…

A Chicago business, church and community activist have teamed up to offer an $8,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot and killed a retired Chicago Fire Department lieutenant during an attempted carjacking. According to authorities, Dwain Williams was approached by four people who tried to take his vehicle Thursday afternoon in the city’s Beverly Woods neighborhood….

As police continued to search for the suspects in the shooting death of a retired Chicago fire lieutenant Friday, several community members stepped up and offered a reward. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

Dwain Williams was the rock of his family, Williams’ wife, Karen, said Friday, less than 24 hours after the retired Chicago Fire Department lieutenant was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking. At a press conference, Karen Williams described her husband as a firm believer in God and a great father who gave all to his children. “Dwain would give his…

Dwain Williams was the rock of his family, Williams’ wife, Karen, said Friday, less than 24 hours after the retired Chicago Fire Department lieutenant was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Former Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Dwain Williams was shot and killed during a carjacking Thursday afternoon in Chicago’s Beverly Woods neighborhood, police said. Lauren Petty reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to join the president of the Chicago Firefighters Union and other city leaders Friday to sign a new contract. According to the mayor’s public schedule, she and Local 2 President Jim Tracy will sign the agreement at 10 a.m., a little more than a month after a tentative agreement was first announced. Watch live…

A heartbreaking fire overnight claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl. Her family tried desperately to save her and is now remembering the happy little girl who loved to sing and dance. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

An extra-alarm fire left seven people displaced Saturday in Greater Grand Crossing on the South Side. The two-alarm fire was reported at 2:27 a.m. on the third floor of a three-story apartment building in the 6800 block of South Perry Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The blaze was under control shortly before 3 a.m., the fire department said….

One person was injured and four were displaced by a fire Saturday on the Southeast Side. The fire was reported at 3:18 a.m. at 3523 East 95th Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. One adult was transported to Trinity Hospital in fair-to-serious condition. The Illinois Department of Human Services was contacted to assist the residents with housing after four…

They star in shows with “Chicago” in the title, but how well do the casts of the “One Chicago” dramas know the town? Several stars from “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago PD” played trivia to raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. “Chicago Fire” showrunner Derek Haas came up with the concept, saying it was a great opportunity…

They star in dramas set in Chicago, but how well does the cast really know our city? Cast of the hit “One Chicago” shows were put to the test, and all for a good cause. The trivia challenge is not only entertaining, it raised thousands of dollars for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

A man is died and firefighter injured following a fire Thursday morning in Fernwood on the South Side, authorities say. Fire crews responded to a burning home in the 400 block of 104th Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the department said. A firefighter who fell through a floor was taken…

Some of the biggest stars in Chicago sports joined together to share a powerful message on the coronavirus crisis.

NBC is giving three-year renewals to its drama series from veteran producer Dick Wolf, including the perennial “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Officials in Orland Park believe a sprinkler system helped save a group of critters from a fire that broke out at a pet store Monday in the southwest suburb. Crews responded about 8:15 p.m. to reports of a fire at Chicago Fish and Coral Company, 14412 John Humphrey Drive, according to Ray Hanania, spokesman for the Orland Fire Protection District….

A Chicago woman was at work early Tuesday when she learned via an alert from her Ring camera that her home was on fire and her husband of 30 years was inside. Brenda Johnson received the alert around 3 a.m. When she looked at the video, Johnson said she saw the Chicago Fire Department taking her doors off the hinges….