California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
Chicago Fire Department deputy chief driven to firehouse after being found asleep at the wheel, report says
Several members of the Chicago Fire Department falsified reports and misled investigators after a high-ranking department ...
1 killed in Northwest Side fire, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person was critically injured from a fire on the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, Chicago police said. Police officers responded at about 12:52 a.m. to the 2300-block of North ...
New task force to fight crime related to LA area's devastating wildfires
As the Los Angeles area reels from the ongoing wildfires, local and federal law enforcement agencies are teaming up to crack ...
Hollywood actor helps detain illegal immigrant suspected of arson
"Chicago Fire" actor Brian J. White and others help detain an illegal immigrant with an alleged blowtorch close to an LA ...
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith interviews with Chicago Bears
A member of Mike Tomlin's coaching staff in Pittsburgh is a candidate for the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.
LA wildfire victims: What we know about those killed
Family members have begun to identify the residents who were killed in the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Man killed, 2 injured in Ravenswood apartment fire, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found dead after a North Side apartment building caught fire on Wednesday morning, police said.
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Bally's seeking lucrative property tax break for Chicago casino
The gambling company is seeking a reduction in its tax assessment — and betting that City Hall will approve the break rather ...
Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
Los Angeles firefighters face critical resource shortages as wildfires devastate the area, highlighting severe staffing ...
Retro blue VW van miraculously survives deadly LA fire: ‘It makes no sense'
A surprising AP photograph of an undamaged Volkswagen van surrounded by destruction from a Los Angeles wildfire has ...
'Chicago Fire' actor Brian J. White helps detain illegal immigrant with blowtorch near LA fire zone
Actor Brian J. White explained how training for on-screen roles helped him to detain an illegal immigrant on his neighbor's ...