Scott Berg is the author of a new book on the great Chicago fire and how a series of unfortunate mishaps and misunderstandings along with insufficient preparation and a high south-westerly wind combined to set the stage for one of the most infamous calamities in history.
Scott Berg is the author of a new book on the great Chicago fire and how a series of unfortunate mishaps and misunderstandings along with insufficient preparation and a high south-westerly wind combined to set the stage for one of the most infamous calamities in history.
Angel Hernandez was hopeful that firefighters would be able to put out a fire that broke out in his apartment building in Cicero before it destroyed his unit. But the extra-alarm blaze eventually caused the building's roof to collapse.
A Chicago police officer has been relieved of her police powers after a deadly accident in River North.
Federal prosecutors in the Ed Burke trial are wrapping up presentations of evidence in the alleged Burger King “shakedown” scheme. WGN's Mike Lowe reports on the story.
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Family and friends are “outraged” after a mother of three was shot and killed by Morris police responding to a mental health call in late September. WGN News obtained the body cam footage of the incident.
Controversy is brewing over a flag flying outside of a Northwest Side apartment that could lead to a woman's eviction if she doesn't remove the flag, or the property manager doesn't rescind their eviction notice. WGN's Kelly Davis reports on the story.
A Chicago police officer has been relieved of her police powers after a deadly accident in River North.
The Chicago City Council is reacting to the surge of hate crimes across the city and state with a proposed ordinance meant to make it easier to report and track how often they are happening.
Dr. Nick Cozzi of Rush University Medical Center talks with WGN's Ben Bradley about health concerns over highly caffeinated drinks. A second lawsuit has been filed against the fast-casual chain Panera Bread after a man in Florida died after drinking the chain's highly caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverage.
The first CosMc's location opens Friday in Bolingbrook, near the intersection of Boughton and Weber roads.
Federal prosecutors in the Ed Burke trial are wrapping up presentations of evidence in the alleged Burger King "shakedown" scheme.
Chicago alderman is demanding answers from the Mayor’s office on what went wrong with the Brighton Park migrant camp.
Two people are injured after a car crash during a police chase on the city's South Side.
